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As its name indicates, Valencian paella originates from Albufera in Valencia, Spain, between the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.

At first, it was considered a dish for peasants and shepherds, but over time it became popular in other regions with variations of the seafood and mixed. Its original ingredients were saffron, rabbit, poultry, rice, snails, and fresh vegetables; At present, Valencians do not accept the combination of meat with seafood.

Its cooking is done in a paella pan, which is a kind of pan with a large surface area with two handles, characteristics that allow even cooking.

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Preparation: 30 min | Cooking: 60 min | Total: 90 min

Serving: 6 Servings| Difficulty: laborious

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Nutritional information of Valencian paella

Each serving of approximately 240 grams based on a 2,000-calorie diet, contains:

• Energy 379 calories
• Fat 13.06 grams
• Carbs 40.03 grams
• Protein 22.85 grams

Necessary utensils:

• Paella pan
• Aluminum foil

Easy and simple recipe for Valencian paella

Ingredients

To cook the paella, you need the following:

• 1 cup of rice for paella SOS
• 4 cups of chicken broth
• 1 kilo of chicken (breast, thigh, or leg)
• ½ cup of beans
• 1 sprig of parsley
• 1 sprig of marjoram
• 1 cup of peas
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 onion
• 2 threads of saffron
• ½ lemon
• 1 red pepper in strips
• 1 green pepper in strips
• 1 yellow pepper in strips
• 500 grams of shrimp
• 500 grams of clams
• 500 grams of cooked mussels
• Olive oil

Step by step to prepare and cook Valencian paella

Step 1

Boil the chicken pieces with salt and half an onion. Reserve the broth. 

Step 2

In the paella pan, heat oil and fry the chicken pieces until golden brown. Booking. 

Step 3

In the same oil place half of the chopped onion, remove the excess fat, and add the chicken with the peas, peppers, and beans.

Step 4

Add the chicken broth and saffron. Heat for five minutes.

Step 5

Add the lemon along with the pre-cooked shrimp, clams, and mussels.  

Step 6

Add salt to taste, the parsley branch, and the marjoram. 

Step 7

Cover with aluminum foil and cook for about 20 or 25 minutes. 

Gastronomic tip

Like other dishes, Valencian paella has variations. If you are allergic to shellfish, you can substitute sliced chorizo and pork ribs. 

Nutritional tip

Rice is cereal rich in vitamins D, B1 and B2 as well as minerals such as calcium and iron. Thanks to its fiber content, it reduces cholesterol and controls blood pressure.