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August 22, 2004
One for Val
Val has had 2 complaints about my site.... 1) Finding it hard to read (Red on Black) & 2) Not having any recipes on here since Rob isn't doing it at the moment. Well just for you Val. I give you:Paella Salad (in light blue, large text)
1 ¼ cups olive oil
2 cups raw long-grain rice
5 cups chicken stock
2 generous pinches saffron
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1/3 c. red wine vinegar
1 ½ pounds large prawns, cooked and shelled with tails left on, and
deveined
½ c. julienne slivers rd. pepper
½ c. julienne slivers grn. pepper
1 c. gr. peas, cooked and drained
½ c. qtrd. black olives
¼ c. chop. fresh parsley
¼ c. chpd. fresh chives
8 to 10 large lettuce leaves
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1. In a large heavy casserole with a lid, heat 1/4 cup of the oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot add the rice and cook, stirring, until it is opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the stock, saffron, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Stir will to dissolve the saffron, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Lower the heat and cook, covered, until all liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. When the rice is cooked, remove the lid and let it cool to room temperature.
2. To assemble the salad, place the vinegar and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a large non-aluminum mixing bowl. Whisk in the remaining 1 cup olive oil. Add the prawn, red and green peppers, peas, and olives. Let marinate 10 minutes. Then add the rice, parsley, and chives, and mix well.
3. To serve, arrange a border of lettuce leaves on a large serving platter and mound the salad in the center. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Aren't I the nice one :-)
I do like to keep my readers happy from time to time............
And I know you like Paella too!
Posted by Markiss at August 22, 2004 4:55 PM
