Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 lg onion diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 jalapeno, seeded if desired, minced 1 tbsp. minced garlic 1 1/4 c. short or medium grain rice, such as arborio 2 tsp. paprika 2 1/2 c. dry white wine or dry vermouth 2 1/2 c. low sodium chicken broth 1 (8 oz.) bottle clam juice 8 green cracked olives, pitted, flesh slivered 1/4 tsp. crumbled saffron threads 1/4 tsp. coarse salt 1 bay leaf Freshly ground pepper 1 c. frozen baby peas, thawed 1 c. young corn kernels, cut from cob
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Directions: |
Directions:Heat the oil in a large paella pan or 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the onion, green pepper, jalapeno and garlic. Cook until the onion is slightly softened, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and paprika and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
Add the chicken broth, clam juice, white wine, olives, saffron, salt, bay leaf and pepper to taste. Stir well. Bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, until the rice is just tender, about 16 minuts. It's OK if there's extra liquid; the rice will absorb it as it stands. Remove from the heat. Stir in the peas and corn. (This can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. To serve, let the rice come to room temperature or warm slightly in a microwave oven.) Taste; adjust the seasoning. Serve at room temperature (right in the paella pan. if using), garnished with lime wedges. |