Paella - - - Easy Version

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Paella is a Spanish dish made with combinations of rice, vegetables, meat, chicken and/or seafood. Hence, we Pinoys have created our own version of paella which differs in every part of the country.

This procedure that I've used, is I believed, the easiest way from the different recipes I've read online. In this version, I've precooked the rice with chicken broth powder that makes it more flavourful.

Try this easy paella recipe and enjoy!

Ingredients: 

• 3 cups of cooked rice (cooked with chicken broth powder)
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup of Tortilla Dip Salsa (Hot & Chunky) (You can replace this with chopped 4 medium pcs of tomatoes and 2 pcs jalapeño)
• 1 Tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 medium sized Carrots, cut into strips
• 1/2 Bell Pepper cut into strips
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
• 2 cups or 1 pack of mixed seafoods - cleaned (frozen package) or you can replace this with mix seafoods of your choice.

Procedure: 

1. In a large pan over medium heat, sautè garlic and onion in olive oil
2. Add salsa, tomato paste, season with fish sauce and pepper. Let it simmer for a minute.
3. Put the carrot strips and mixed seafoods. Cover and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes. No need to add water.
4. Remove the lid, add the cabbage and bell pepper. Let it cook for 2 minutes more.
5. Add cooked rice to the sauce, continually stirring for 10-15 minutes.
6. Season with more pepper and salt to adjust flavour according to your taste.
7. Serve and enjoy!