Paella Rice

13 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
  • Pinch of saffron threads
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup finely diced Spanish chorizo
  • 1/3 cup finely diced ham
  • 1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup finely diced green bell pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cups short-grain rice, such as Bomba

Directions

  1. 1
    In a medium saucepan, combine the stock with the saffron and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper and bring just to a boil.
  2. 2
    Remove from the heat.
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil.
  4. 4
    Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until just starting to soften, about 7 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add the chorizo, ham, red and green peppers, bay leaves and garlic.
  6. 6
    Cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add the rice and cook, stirring, until coated, about 1 minute.
  8. 8
    Add the stock to the skillet and bring to a boil over high heat.
  9. 9
    Cover and cook over moderately low heat until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  10. 10
    Let stand for 15 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  11. 11
    Discard the bay leaves.
  12. 12
    Season the rice with salt and pepper and serve.

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