Thai Paella with Chewy Spanish Sausage
A unique fusion of Spanish and Thai flavors in a savory paella dish.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chewy spanish sausage
- ●1 cup parmesan cheeseshaved
- ●2 cups paella rice
- ●2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ●1 large onion
- ●3 cloves garlic
- ●2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ●2 tablespoons fish sauce
- ●1 teaspoon chili flakes
- ●1 tablespoon sugar
- ●to taste salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large paella pan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Add rice and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 5
Add vegetable broth, fish sauce, lemon juice, chili flakes, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
- 6
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- 7
Stir in parmesan cheese and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 8
Season with salt to taste.
- 9
Serve hot and enjoy!
- 10
Note: Traditionally, paella is cooked over an open flame, which gives the rice a crispy crust at the bottom called the socarrat. If you have access to an outdoor grill or a stovetop with a large burner, you can achieve this same effect.