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Spanish Paella with Raisins Servings: 6-8
1/4 cup olive oil 4 chorizo sausages, cut into 1/4-inch rings 500g chicken, skinned, cooked and diced 2 red onions, cut into small dice 4 large tomatoes, cut into medium dice 2 tbsp minced garlic 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp fresh rosemary 1 tbsp fresh sage 2 tsp salt 2 tsp pepper 1 tsp saffron threads 1/4 tsp chili powder 1 cup raisins 6 cups chicken stock 3 cups Arborio rice 400g cooked shrimp 400g green prawn meat Lemon wedges for garnish Black olives for garnish
In a heavy based large frying pan combine the first 16 ingredients; bring to a simmer for 10 minutes. Sprinkle the rice over mixture and stir to combine evenly. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Add the shrimp and prawn meat and continue simmering for 6-8 minutes or until shrimp and rice are cooked and mixture seems dry. Let paella stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve paella in bowls. Garnish with lemon wedges and olives.
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