I´m going to show you how to make a Spanish paella for 4 people for under $10. Yup, you read that correctly, an authentic flavored Spanish paella for less than an Alexander Hamilton bill. This Paella is loaded with flavors, made with simple ingredients and comes together in 45 minutes. Okay, I live in Spain, and the ingredients here to make this paella are a lot cheaper. However, I did do my research in the American market to come up with the prices for each ingredient. It wasn´t easy, but it was kinda fun!
Ingredients
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Servings: 4
Instructions
Heat a paella pan with a medium-high heat and add in 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, after 1 minute season the oil with sea salt and add in 12 button mushrooms that have been cut into quarters, mix the mushrooms with the olive oil, after 2 minutes make a well in the middle and add in 1/2 onion that is finely diced, mix the onions with the olive oil, 2 minutes later add 5 cloves finely minced garlic over the onions and continue to mix, after 30 seconds add in a generous tsp of sweet smoked Spanish paprika and mix it all together, then add in a generous 1/2 cup of canned tomato sauce, 1 cup of precooked lima beans and season everything with sea salt & black pepper, once again mix it all together until well combined
About 1 minute after adding the tomato sauce and lima beans, add in 4 1/2 cups of vegetable broth, pinch in 1/2 tsp of saffron threads and give it a gentle mix, once it comes to a boil let it boil for an extra minute to let the saffron infuse, then add in 2 cups of round rice and give it a gentle mix so everything is evenly distributed, after this step don´t mix the rice again, as it distrups the way it cooks, after 10 minutes and you can start seeing the grains of rice, lower the fire to a low-medium heat, after simmering for 4 minutes are there is virtually no broth left, hit it back to a medium-high heat to achieve the socarrat (caramelized rice underneath) for about 60 seconds, remove the pan from the heat and cover with a dishcloth, after 5 minutes uncover the paella and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, enjoy!
On your journey you will travel to the nearby towns of Seville and Ronda to take in historical sites such as the Plaza de Espana and Plaza de Toros, the oldest bull ring in Spain. You will also have the opportunity to visit Granada and the Alhambra Palace as well as a relaxing journey to Mijas. Visiting the Costa del Sol would not be complete without a tour to Gibraltar to view the infamous Rock of Gibraltar.
• Round trip scheduled airfare
• Round trip transfers between airports and hotels
• Personal airport VIP greeting and check-in service
• Pre-departure orientation and travel documents
• 7 nights First Class Accommodations
• Includes breakfast daily and 5 dinners
• Discovery Program Guide
• Chamber Exchange
• Full day tour of Granada
• Tour of Ronda
Arrive in the Costa del Sol, Spain's Mediterranean coastline! Upon arrival we will be met by our Chamber Discoveries tour manager after collecting your baggage and clearing customs. You'll then be transferred to our hotel and
home for the next 7 nights. The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight enjoy dinner at the hotel with our fellow travelers. After breakfast at our hotel, enjoy a day in Malaga, one of the oldest cities in the world, founded in the 8th century by the Phoenicians. Today, art is everywhere - you can experience exhibits dedicated to glass and crystal, classic cars, contemporary installations, and, of course, the works of Picasso, who was born here. Wander past banana trees and beautiful fountains as you walk through Paseo del Parque, then hit the old city to quench your thirst at a Spanish tavern.
