Garlicky Paella

Directions

1. 1
   Drop raw prawns into boiling salted water and cook until they turn red.
2. 2
   Drain, peel and dive in.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   Scrub live clams in several baths of cold water to be sure all the sand is washed away.
5. 5
   Do not open shells.
6. 6
   Pour 1/2 of the olive oil into a frying pan and slowly brown chicken pieces.
7. 7
   Into a Dutch oven pour the remaining olive oil and saute the onions and garlic until tender but not brown over low heat.
8. 8
   Add prawns, clams, chicken, saffron, salt and rice (plus optional if used.
9. 9
   Add water and simmer gently, uncovered, until the rice is cooked.
10. 10
    About 35 to 45 minutes.
11. 11
    If it becomes too dry before the rice is cooked, a little more water may be added, but DO NOT stir.
12. 12
    If some moisture remains when rice is done, put pan into a oven to dry out.
13. 13
    Arrange strips of pimento on top and serve in the pan in which it was cooked.