Paella

A generous mixed paella for approximately 10 people, combining chicken, chorizo, seafood, vegetables and rice.

Ingredients

• 1 yellow pepper
• 1 green pepper
• 1 can crushed tomatoes or 5 fresh tomatoes
• 1/2 sweet chorizo
• 3 chicken breasts
• 5 chicken legs
• 1 can carrots
• 1 can cut green beans
• 500 g mixed seafood
• 250 g shelled or whole mussels
• Rice, sufficient for 10 servings

Preparation

1. Cut the peppers, tomatoes, chorizo and chicken into suitable pieces.
2. Brown the chicken thoroughly in a large paella pan, then add the chorizo and peppers.
3. Stir in the tomatoes, carrots and green beans.
4. Add the rice and enough hot cooking liquid for the variety of rice being used. Cook gently until the rice is nearly tender.
5. Add the mixed seafood and mussels toward the end of cooking so they do not become overcooked.
6. Continue cooking until the rice is tender, the chicken is fully cooked and the seafood is piping hot. Discard any whole mussels that remain closed after cooking.
7. Let the paella rest briefly before serving.