French Paella
— Mother recipe · ar de en es fr it ja pt ru zh
A rich paella brimming with crustaceans and Mediterranean vegetables, served hot with a hint of chili for an added kick.
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⏱️ 15 min prep + 20 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 400g bomba rice
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 red onion
- 300g peeled shrimp
- 250g clams
- 1 yellow pepper
- 1 red pepper
- 1 glass dry white wine
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
Method
- Peel and finely chop the garlic and red onion.
- Slice the peppers into thin strips.
- In a large pan, sauté the garlic and onion in olive oil until soft.
- Add the peppers and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine and let it evaporate.
- Add the bomba rice to the pan, mix well with other ingredients.
- Cook the rice over medium-high heat for about 10-12 minutes, gradually adding hot water until cooked al dente.
- Stir in the shrimp and clams at the end of cooking.
The story
French paella is a modern twist on the Spanish recipe that incorporates local French ingredients such as shrimp and clams. It has become popular in recent years along France's coastal regions where it is prepared with a local flair.
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