Paella isn’t always bright yellow rice studded with overcooked seafood—it’s not even always made with seafood. Here’s a great version made with chicken, chorizo, and mushrooms that I learned from Spanish chef Jose Andres, based in Washington, DC. It’s a hearty one-dish meal impressive enough for any company.
Ingredients
makes 6 servings
Step 1
Soak the dried mushrooms in hot water to cover. Put the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken thighs skin side down and cook them, flipping once or twice, until the skin is deeply browned, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it softens and starts to take on a little color, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and bay leaf and cook for a minute more, until the garlic is golden.
步骤3
Drain the dried mushrooms and add them, along with the fresh mushrooms, to the paella pan; cook, stirring, until the mushrooms have wilted slightly and begun to give up their liquid. Add the chorizo and pimentón and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds more, then add the wine and let it bubble away for a minute or so.Add the tomato puree and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Add the rice, scattering it across the pan in as even a layer as possible. Add the chicken stock and saffron and season well with salt. When the stock reaches a boil, set a timer for 20 minutes and adjust the heat so the paella cooks at a gentle simmer.
Step 5
Check the rice—if it’s still crunchy on the top, add a little more liquid and cook for a few minutes longer.When the rice is ready, turn the heat off, let the paella rest for 2 minutes, and serve.
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Back to TopThis is a great recipe Paella de Setas y Pollo , had fun making it over the weekend. Recreated the meal that I get from https://www.flexpromeals.com/ delivered. Good quality and fresh.
Vadim
9/30/2023