Valencian Paella
Rice dishes

Valencian Paella

Authentic Valencian paella with rice, chicken, rabbit, green beans, and butter beans. A traditional dish full of flavor and color representing the best of Levantine cuisine.

⏱️ 90 minutes
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👥 6 servings
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🧂 10 ingredients

🧂 Ingredients

  • Arroz bomba
    400g
  • Pollo troceado
    500g
  • Conejo troceado
    400g
  • Judías verdes
    200g
  • Garrofón
    100g
  • Azafrán
    1 hebra
  • Aceite de oliva
    100ml
  • Pimentón dulce
    1 cucharadita
  • Tomate rallado
    2 cucharadas
  • Caldo de pollo
    1,2 litros

📋 Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in the paella pan over medium-high heat. When hot, fry the chicken and rabbit pieces with salt until golden brown all over. Remove and set aside.

  2. 2

    In the same oil, fry the chopped green beans and butter beans for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender.

  3. 3

    Add the sweet paprika and stir quickly for 30 seconds, careful not to burn it. Add the grated tomato and fry for 5 more minutes until reduced.

  4. 4

    Return the chicken and rabbit to the pan. Cover with hot chicken broth (about twice the volume of rice). Bring to a boil.

  5. 5

    Dissolve the saffron in a little hot broth and add to the pan. Taste and adjust salt.

  6. 6

    Add the rice, distributing it evenly throughout the pan. Cook on high heat for 8 minutes, then reduce to medium-low for 10 more minutes without stirring.

  7. 7

    When the broth has been completely absorbed, increase heat to maximum for 1-2 minutes to form the socarrat (the golden crust at the bottom).

  8. 8

    Remove from heat, cover with newspaper and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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