paella

Certainly! Here's a recipe for a classic Spanish Paella:

Ingredients:

- 2 cups paella rice (short-grain rice like Bomba or Arborio)

- 4 cups chicken broth

- 1 lb chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on

- 1/2 lb rabbit or additional chicken, cut into pieces (optional)

- 1/2 lb Spanish chorizo, sliced

- 1 onion, finely chopped

- 1 red bell pepper, sliced

- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

- 2 tomatoes, grated

- 4 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads

- Salt and pepper to taste

- 1/2 cup frozen peas

- Lemon wedges for serving

- Olive oil for cooking

Instructions:

1. **Prepare Saffron Broth:**

   - Heat the chicken broth and infuse saffron threads. Set aside.

2. **Season and Brown Meat:**

   - Season chicken and rabbit (if using) with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.

   - In a paella pan or large skillet, heat olive oil. Brown the chicken and rabbit on all sides. Remove and set aside.

3. **Sauté Vegetables:**

   - In the same pan, sauté chopped onion, bell peppers, and garlic until softened.

4. **Add Chorizo:**

   - Stir in sliced chorizo and cook for a few minutes.

5. **Incorporate Tomatoes:**

   - Add grated tomatoes to the pan and cook until the mixture thickens.

6. **Add Rice:**

   - Stir in paella rice and cook for a couple of minutes until well-coated.

7. **Pour Broth:**

   - Pour the saffron-infused broth into the pan. Arrange the browned chicken and rabbit on top.

8. **Simmer:**

   - Allow the paella to simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes. Do not stir.

9. **Add Peas:**

   - Scatter frozen peas over the paella and continue to simmer until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

10. **Rest and Serve:**

    - Remove from heat, cover with foil, and let it rest for a few minutes.

    - Serve with lemon wedges.

Enjoy your delicious homemade Paella!