Authentic Spanish Rice Recipe (The Real Deal)
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This authentic Spanish rice recipe delivers fluffy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked yellow rice every time. Learn the traditional secrets using saffron, sofrito, and proper technique for a restaurant-quality side dish that's simple to make at home.
Ingredients
Instructions
In a small saucepan, gently warm the chicken broth over low heat. Add the saffron threads and let them steep for at least 10 minutes to release their color and flavor. Do not boil.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan with a lid over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
Stir in the smoked paprika and tomato sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen.
Add the rice to the skillet. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes to toast the grains and coat them completely in the sofrito mixture.
Pour the warm saffron-infused broth into the skillet. Add salt and pepper. Stir once to combine everything, then bring to a boil. Immediately reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 20 minutes. Do not lift the lid or stir.
Remove the skillet from the heat and let it stand, still covered, for 10 minutes. Uncover, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 250 kcal
- Fat Content
- 5 g
- Fiber Content
- 2 g
- Protein Content
- 6 g
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
