Tasty Valenciana paella recipe

If you ever feel like you need something new on your rice dishes, or you want to try more innovative paellas, then you are in the right place. There are dozens of authentic paella recipes, and a big fan favorite is the Valenciana paella recipe. Continue reading this article to learn how to make it, with some extra tips that will help you along the way.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups (400gr) rice medium or short-grain
• 4 cups (960ml) chicken broth
• 500 g chicken
• 500gr rabbit
• 1/2 cup (120gr) flat white beans ("garrofó" beans)
• 1/2 cup (120gr) flat green beans (judias ferradura)
• 1 tomato
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon saffron threads

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Take the rabbit and the chicken, and remove...: Take the rabbit and the chicken, and remove the skin and fat (if you want to, also debone them). Cut them into medium cubes.
2. 2In a paellera (or large pan) add olive...: In a paellera (or large pan) add olive oil and start cooking the chicken and rabbit pieces over medium heat until they are golden on all sides. It will take about 10 to 15 minutes.
3. 3In the meantime, wash the green beans and...: In the meantime, wash the green beans and the white beans.
4. 4Add the beans to the pan and stir...: Add the beans to the pan and stir them for a few minutes, careful not to burn them.
5. 5Wash and cut the tomato into small pieces....: Wash and cut the tomato into small pieces. Also, add it to the paellera. Put paprika, salt, and pepper.
6. 6Add the chicken broth, the saffron threads, and...: Add the chicken broth, the saffron threads, and continue cooking over medium heat.
7. 7When the broth begins to boil, add the...: When the broth begins to boil, add the rice to the Valencian paella and stir a little. Add more seasoning if necessary.
8. 8Cut the red pepper into strips and put...: Cut the red pepper into strips and put it in the pan for the last few minutes of cooking (so it will have a crunchy texture).
9. 9When there is almost no liquid left, lower...: When there is almost no liquid left, lower the heat to a minimum, cover the paellera (with a lid, baking tray, or foil), and cook for 10 more minutes.
10. 10After that time or when all the ingredients...: After that time or when all the ingredients reach the desired texture, serve the authentic paella from Valencia warm.