A Taste of Spain
California Live celebrates World Paella Day! Amber Pfister meets with Executive Chef, Roger X, of Savory Roads Catering for a history on Paella, its worldwide popularity, and his traditional recipe. Learn to make the iconic Spanish dish at home. Find the classic Paella recipe below.
**PAELLA**
-INGREDIENTS:
• 2 Cups of Paella Rice (Arroz Dacsa or Santo Tomas)
• 1 Lb of Boneless Chicken Thigh or Breast*, cut into 2-inch pieces (*your choice)
• 1 Lb of Rabbit, cut into pieces (medium size rabbit), or 1 lb Pork Loin, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 0.5 Lbs of Green Beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
• One (1) 15 oz can of Butter Beans, rinsed
• 2 Freshly Ground Tomatoes
• 6 to 8 cups of water
• EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
• 1 gram of Saffron
• 6 tbs of Sweet Spanish Paprika
• 2 sprigs of Rosemary
• Salt to taste