Paella is a great staple Spanish dish made from rice, flavourings and local fresh ingredients of prawns, chicken and chorizo sausage. Put it all together and you have an easy, cheap, fast and fabulous meal. This Paella shortcut recipe involves purchasing pre-packaged rice and spices then adding a few fresh or frozen ingredients.
I first discovered Paella when I visited Spain. I noticed it was on every menu in every restaurant I went to. And of course I wanted to try it. And I did and I was hooked. The traditional way of making Paella is in a Paella pan. As we can’t all travel with a paella pan and fresh ingredients here is my Paella shortcut recipe. Some may say it is the ‘cheats’ way, but I don’t care, it is an easy option when travelling.
When using the pre-packaged rice be careful of the salt and sugar content. That aside, let’s get into this Paella shortcut recipe.
Shortcut Paella
Notes
Utensils Required
Chopping board and knife.
Saucepan, frypan or paella pan.
Spoon to stir with.
Bowl or plate and spoon or fork to eat with.
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Ingredients
- Packet flavoured rice
- chicken breast
- 10 slices chorizo sausage
- small brown onion
- handful of frozen vegetables (optional) or fresh vegetables of your choice
Instructions
- Read instructions on packet. I used the stove top option.
- Chop any vegetables and meats you want to include in Paella.
- In a saucepan, add a tablespoon of oil or a knob of butter and fry onion, chicken, chorizo and vegetables. When cooked set aside.
- In the same saucepan boil the rice as per instructions. When just about ready add the fried ingredients and mix.
- Serve.
