
Squid Paella
Socarrat-bottomed paella with squid, saffron and the prized crispy rice layer. About 27 minutes from fridge to table.
Ingredients
- Saltto taste
- Onion1, finely chopped
- Rice300 g
- Bell Pepper1
- Olive Oil2 tbsp
- Green Beans150 g
- Stock or Broth600 ml
- Squid400 g, rings
- Smoked Paprika1 tsp
- Bomba Rice350 g
- Saffron Threads1 pinch
Optional extras
- Fresh Parsleyhandful, to finish
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, then drain well.
- 2
Heat the Olive Oil in a wide pot, soften the onion, and bloom the smoked paprika for 30 seconds.
- 3
Stir in the squid, then add the rice and turn everything gently through the fragrant oil.
- 4
Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, then clamp on a lid and cook on the lowest heat for 15 minutes without peeking.
- 5
Rest off the heat for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and crown with fresh parsley.
Chef's tip
Never lift the lid while the rice steams โ trapped steam is doing the work.
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