Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Perfectly (Easy) Paella

This meal serves about four people, seconds included!

You will need:
2 1/2 cups stock (vegetable or chicken)
1 bag (small - should call for 2 1/2 c water) saffron rice mix (comes with the seasonings in the bag!!)
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1" pieces (you can add half green and half red, too)
one medium onion, diced
1/2 cup corn
1/2 cup black beans (drained)
shrimp, chicken, sausage, calamari, clams, mussels (all optional and interchangeable - you will need about 3 cups total of whatever you are putting in)

-Saute the onions and peppers in olive oil in a LARGE pot until the onions are clear (not browned).
-add the chicken or vegetable stock, and bring to a simmer
-add the rice mix, corn, and black beans
-cover on medium heat, stirring occasionally
-If you are adding meat or clams/mussels, add to the pot after ten minutes; re-cover and continue to cook on medium heat
-Add all other seafood after about 15 minutes
-Its done when the rice has absorbed the liquid and is tender. (about 25 minutes after adding rice)
- Enjoy!

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