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Paella Valenciana

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This authentic Paella Valenciana combines saffron-infused rice with tender chicken, mussels, shrimp, and chorizo sausage. The dish is finished with fresh peas and green beans for a colorful and hearty meal. It is a perfect centerpiece for family dinners or special occasions.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 766.9
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This authentic Paella Valenciana combines saffron-infused rice with tender chicken, mussels, shrimp, and chorizo sausage. The dish is finished with fresh peas and green beans for a colorful and hearty meal. It is a perfect centerpiece for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
  • 1 cups Rice pn Saffron; soaked in
  • 1 quart Large mussels
  • 2 cups Hot water for 20 minutes
  • 1/4 cups Olive oil
  • 1/2 cups Chorizo sausage; sliced
  • 4 Chicken Pieces
  • 1/2 cups Fresh or frozen green peas
  • 1/4 lbs Lean pork or ham; cubed
  • 1/2 cups Green beans; cut in 1" piece
  • 1 Onion; chopped 4 lg Shrimp
  • 1 ml Garlic; crused -- shallow casserole
  • 2 Tomatoes; peel, chop
Directions
  1. 1
    Scrub the mussels in cold water; discard any that do not close when tapped.
  2. 2
    Heat the oil in the paella pan and
  3. 3
    fry the chicken over medium
  4. 4
    heat until well browned on all sides, about 10-12 minutes;
  5. 5
    remove and keep warm.
  6. 6
    Add pork or ham and brown lightly;
  7. 7
    add onion, green pepper, garlic, tomatoes and seasoning;
  8. 8
    cook , stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and all liquid has evaporated; lift out with a slotted spoon.
  9. 9
    Add the rice to the pan and
  10. 10
    cook , stirring, until hot and coated with remaining oil;
  11. 11
    add water and saffron liquid and bring to a
  12. 12
    boil .
  13. 13
    Remove from the
  14. 14
    heat and put chicken, green pepper mixture, sausage slices, peas, beans, mussels and shrimp on top of rice.
  15. 15
    Bring back quickly to a
  16. 16
    boil and
  17. 17
    simmer on top of the stove or
  18. 18
    bake in a pre-heated 350~ oven for 20-25 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and the mussels have opened.
  19. 19
    Let the paella stand in a warm
  20. 20
    place for 5 minutes for the flavors to
  21. 21
    blend ; adjust seasoning and
  22. 22
    serve immediately.
  23. 23
    (wrv)

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 766.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36.6g57%
Saturated Fat 7.9g40%
Cholesterol 214.9mg72%
Sodium 232.6mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 35.1g12%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g6%
Sugars 2.5g
Protein 66.9g134%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, beans, blending, boiling, casserole, chicken, chop, chopped, chorizo, crused, cubed, cut, fish, fresh, frozen, frying, garlic, green, ham, hot
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