Basque-Style Paella with Midnight Eggs
A twist on the classic Spanish dish, this Basque-style paella incorporates midnight eggs for added richness and dense ingredients for depth of flavor.
Ingredients
- β1 1/2 cups dense bread, cubed
- β2 tablespoons midnight olive oil
- β1/2 cup basque chorizo, sliced
- β1 medium french onion, diced
- β6 eggs
- β1 cup paella rice
Instructions
- 1
Heat the midnight olive oil in a large paella pan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the basque chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned.
- 3
Add the diced french onion and cook until translucent.
- 4
Add the paella rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes.
- 5
Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- 6
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 7
Push the rice to one side of the pan and create 2-3 wells.
- 8
Crack an egg into each well and cook, covered, until the whites are set.
- 9
Stir the rice and eggs together, then serve.