Authentic Paella

Ingredients and Weight:

• Bomba rice (or Arborio rice): 2 cups (360g)
• Chicken stock, unsalted: 4 cups (960ml)
• Seafood stock, unsalted: 1 cup (240ml)
• Saffron threads: 1 teaspoon (2g)
• Olive oil: 1/2 cup (120ml)
• Onion, chopped: 1 large (250g)
• Garlic, minced: 4 cloves (10g)
• Bell pepper (red or green), diced: 1 large (250g)
• Tomatoes, diced: 2 large (500g)
• Paprika: 2 teaspoons (6g)
• Chorizo sausage, sliced: 6 ounces (170g)
• Shrimp, peeled and deveined: 1 pound (450g)
• Mussels, scrubbed and debearded: 1 pound (450g)
• Clams, scrubbed: 1 pound (450g)
• Peas, frozen: 1 cup (150g)
• Lemon, sliced for garnish: 1 (120g)

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 1 hour

Difficulty Level: 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a medium bowl, combine chicken stock, seafood stock, and saffron. Set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large paella pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened.
3. Add garlic and bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes.
4. Stir in tomatoes, paprika, chorizo, and rice. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Pour in the prepared stock mixture and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to low, add shrimp, mussels, clams, and peas.
7. Cook for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the seafood is cooked through.
8. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
9. Garnish with lemon slices and serve.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 550 per serving (1/8 of recipe)
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Protein: 30g
• Fat: 20g
• Cholesterol: 70mg

Dish Characteristics:

• Authentic Spanish dish
• Vibrant colors and flavors
• Combination of seafood, meat, and vegetables
• Creamy and flavorful rice

User Comments:

• "This paella was absolutely delicious! The flavors were incredible and the rice was cooked perfectly."
• "I've never made paella before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out amazing."
• "The combination of seafood and chorizo was perfect. This dish is definitely worthy of a five-star hotel."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use a large pan to prevent the rice from sticking.
• Do not overcook the rice, as it will become mushy.
• If you don't have Bomba or Arborio rice, you can use medium-grain rice.
• For a vegetarian version, omit the chorizo and seafood and add extra vegetables.
• Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.