COCINA CUBANA: Paella estilo Cubano .
Ingredientes
1 ¼ tazas de aceite de canola
2 cebollas peladas y picadas
4 dientes de ajo triturados
2 ajíes verdes grandes picados y sin semillas
1 pollo aproximadamente de unas 1 ½ libras
½ libra de pescados en trozos
1 libra de almejas u ostiones
2 cangrejos o masas de cangrejos
2 langostas o masas de langostas
½ libra de jamón crudo picado
½ libra de masa de cerdo picado
1 lata de salsa de tomate
1 lata de pimentones marrones(ajíes rojos)
2 ½ cucharadas de sal
¾ cucharaditas de pimentón
2 hojas de laurel
1 cucharada de vinagre blanco
4 tazas de vino seco
4 tazas de caldo básico(ir a caldos y sopas)puede prepárelo previamente con el pollo
2 libras de arroz
Elaboración
En una cacerola grande prepare el sofrito con el aceite. La cebolla ,el ajo y el ají. Cuando este cocinado añádale el pollo en pedazos, los mariscos limpiados crudos, el jamón, la carne de cerdo y el pescado. Cocínelo todo a fuego lento hasta que todo se dore ligeramente. En este momento, añada la salsa de tomate, los pimientos morrones molidos y con agua, la sal, la pimienta, el pimentón, el laurel, el vinagre y el vino seco. Siga cocinando a fuego lento hasta que comience a hervir. Agréguele el caldo. Una vez el pollo se haya ablandado, agréguele el arroz. Cocínelo a fuego lento o al horno a 300 grados f hasta que el grano este blando aproximadamente 40 minutos.
Recomendaciones: Sirva la paella en una cacerola de barro. Decore con petit pois y pimientos.
QUE LES APROVECHE !
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CUBAN CUISINE: Cuban Style: Paella Cubana.
The Cuban History, Hollywood.
Arnoldo Varona, Editor.
Cuban-style Paella: Paella Cubana.
Total Time: 1 hr 50 min.
Prep: 40 min.
Cook: 1 hr 10 min.
Yield:6 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons for sauteing seafood
1 cup diced ham
1 cup chorizo sausage or pepperoni, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces (recommended: Spanish sausage)
1 large onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 (3-pound) chicken, cut into 6 to 8 pieces
3 cups Valencia rice
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup red wine
1 can mussels
2 teaspoons salt
Bijol powder, a dash
1 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1/2 pound scallops
5 lobster tail meat, reserve shells for garnish
1 cup frozen green peas
1/4 cup minced parsley leaves
1 red bell pepper, sliced for garnish
1 cup steamed mussels in their shells, for garnish
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Heat olive oil in a large pan. Saute the ham and chorizo sausage. Remove from pan and reserve
*Cook’s Note: This will draw the oil from the chorizo and flavor the pan.
Add onions, red pepper, and garlic to pan and saute until wilted but not overcooked.
Add chicken pieces and saute for about 15 minutes until brown, but not fully cooked. Remove and reserve.
In a large pot combine the rice, broth, wine, and mussels. Add salt for flavor and Bijol for color. Stir. Turn up heat, bring to boil and cover. Add chicken, ham and chorizo. Cover and simmer on the stove for 20 to 30 minutes, until the rice is cooked and fluffy. (You may have to add a little more chicken broth if the mixture gets too dry).
Saute shrimp, clams, and lobster tails separately in the oil. Remove and keep covered and warm.
*Cook’s note: This will keep it from drying out.
At the last minute, fold the seafood into the rice mixture. Transfer to a flat paella pan suitable for serving. Top with peas and red peppers. Place in oven for about 5 minutes to heat through. Take care not to overcook! Serve garnished with mussels, parsley and lobster shells.
Bon Appetit !
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CUBAN CUISINE: Cuban Style: Paella Cubana.
The Cuban History, Hollywood.
Arnoldo Varona, Editor.