The Ultimate Paella Recipe + Wine
Celebrate with friends this World Paella Day!
As the seasons change, getting cosy with a paella feast for friends and family is one of my favourite things to do! It’s World Paella Day next week too, so I thought I’d share this delicious recipe that my friend chef Alex Forsyth made for us to savour alongside a couple of bottles of Toro Loco Superior red 9I was working with them at the time). The wine is still epic value : £5.29 from Aldi, so go and find it!
Vintage Chicken and Chorizo Paella
This easy to make, delicious Paella recipe is a real centrepiece on any table. Serve with a colourful salad and fresh bread.
Ingredients (Serves 6-8)
400g Bomba rice
1 L Chicken stock
3 tbs Olive Oil
150g Chorizo
Pinch of saffron
1 tbs Smoked paprika
Fresh thyme
1 Red, 1 green pepper, diced
6-8 Chicken thighs (or use fish and shellfish if you prefer)
4 Cloves garlic
2 Onions finely chopped
400g Fresh ripe tomatoes
200g Green beans, cut into 1 inch lengths
Lemons and a good bunch of parsley to serve
Method
Heat the olive oil in a 45cm paella pan over a moderate heat. Brown the seasoned chicken, once browned (6 mins), transfer to a plate. Add the onions, peppers and garlic, then cook until just coloured, add chorizo and fry until beginning to brown. Stir in the spices and rice. Mix the rice in the oils and spices for about 2 mins, pour in the stock, chopped tomatoes, return the chicken to the pan and simmer for about 15 mins. Add the beans to the pan and simmer for a further 5 mins until the rice is cooked and the chicken ready. Season well and serve with the quartered lemons and parsley.
About Toro Loco Superior Red
Fresh, rustic and juicy, this medium-bodied red is made from a blend of 60% Tempranillo and 40% Bobal grapes, cultivated and hand-picked by a community project of over 3,000 local families in Utiel-Requeña, not far from Valencia, Spain. On the nose, it’s all about spicy, wild strawberry and tangy cherry. Not too heavy and not too light, it’s a great all rounder and seriously brilliant value. Perfect for large gatherings. Find it at Aldi here.
