Paella

Ready for cooking? Follow the below instructions in the order specified. These instructions are well crafted by our own chefs in order to make the cooking process enjoyable and satisfying. So let’s get started but before that don’t forget to keep all ingredients handy as listed.

• Add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic; sauté thme until the onion becomes translucent.
• Add chopped tomato, bay leaf, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir them and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add chicken and rice. Add chopped parsley and cook for 1 minute.
• Pour the broth slowly all around the pan and jiggle the pan to get the rice into an even layer.
• (Do not stir the mixture going forward!).
• Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low. Give the pan a gentle shake back and forth once or twice during cooking.
• Cook uncovered: cook paella uncovered for 15-18 minutes, then add the shrimp and calamari into the mixture
• Sprinkle peas on top and continue to cook (without stirring) for about 5 more minutes
• Watch for most of the liquid to be absorbed and the rice at the top nearly tender.
• (If for some reason your rice is still uncooked add ¼ cup more water or broth and continue cooking)
• Cover and let rest. Remove pan from heat and cover pan with a lid or tinfoil.
• Place a kitchen towel over the lid and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
• Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices. Serve.