How To Cook A Paella Mixta

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

seafood

🥗Healthier: fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fish is a healthy alternative, while canned tuna is more affordable.

Heat a paella pan on high temperature.

Add diced pancetta and diced pepper to the pan.

Add chopped onion and mix well.

Add paprika and turn down the heat slightly to prevent burning.

Add garlic to the pan and stir.

Add dried chilies for extra heat.

Add kisar rice to the pan and mix with other ingredients.

Pour in white wine and cook to burn off the alcohol.

Add saffron for color and flavor.

Pour in enough chicken stock to cover the rice.

Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding more stock as needed.

After 10 minutes, add browned chicken thighs to the pan.

Add frozen peas, diced tomatoes, squid, clams, and jumbo prawns to the dish.

Continue cooking for another 10 minutes, stirring to prevent burning.

Remove from heat and plate the dish, layering rice and seafood.

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