The Perfect Paella – Son Bou Style
01.30.10
One of the most enjoyable things about holidaying in Son Bou is definitely the food. The Spanish really know how to cook and they know how to eat as well! Your stomach will be groaning from start to finish on your holiday with a fabulous array of authentic eateries to choose from. If, however, you are like many holidaymakers who, after a tough day on the beach, can’t be bothered even stepping out the door of their Son Bou villas, why not stay in and cook dinner like a local? Whipping up a fresh batch of Spain’s national dish, paella, is easier than you might think.
The first thing you’ll need is a good paella pan, and if your Son Bou villas don’t have one, a quick trip to the local shop will reward you with a cheap, but efficient, one. (this IS Spain after all!) Although paella can be made with chicken, rabbit or even vegetarian style, seeing as you’re on the doorstep of the Mediterranean, you really should eat as much fresh local seafood as possible. Finding the perfect Arborio rice won’t be a problem either and once you’ve added some fresh tomatoes, garlic, fish stock (fresh if possible), peas, Spanish olive oil and a nice bottle of local white wine to your shopping basket – you’ll be all set!
Throw your garlic into your pan and fry off before adding your blanched and skinned tomatoes, peas and some fresh prawns. Next add in your rice, a glass of wine and your stock and allow to simmer for around 20 minutes until the rice absorbs nearly all the stock. At the last minute, poach the rest of your fresh seafood (mussels, squid, fish and oysters) in some boiling water and toss in the pan.
Ole! The perfect paella!
