El arroz, la estrella de 'Las Mariquillas' | Ancha es Castilla-La Mancha

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey offers leaner meat options, while pork is often more affordable.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while smoked sausage can be less expensive.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein, and canned tuna is often cheaper than fresh shrimp.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: annatto

Turmeric adds color and flavor, while annatto is more budget-friendly.

Heat olive oil in a large pot and add chopped chicken and rabbit; sauté until browned and toasted.

Add bell peppers and sauté for a few minutes.

Prepare boiling water separately for the broth.

Add homemade tomato sauce to the boiling water; simmer for 2-3 hours to reduce.

Add thyme and rosemary, 3 tablespoons of each, to the broth.

Season with a little salt and adjust to taste.

After cooking the chicken and rabbit for about 1.5 to 2 hours, check the broth for flavor.

Transfer the broth to a paellera (paella pan) and bring to a boil.

Measure 100 grams of rice per person; for three people, add 300 grams of rice to the boiling broth.

Cook the rice for 14-17 minutes, adjusting for temperature as needed.

Once cooked, serve the rice hot.

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