Galician Paella with Blue Cheese
A twist on the classic Spanish dish, featuring the bold flavors of Galician chorizo and creamy Stilton cheese.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb Galician chorizosliced
- ●1 cup paella riceuncooked
- ●1/2 cup Stilton cheesecrumbly
- ●2 tbsp olive oil
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 large tomatodiced
- ●1/2 tsp safron threads
- ●1 tsp paprika
- ●1 tsp salt
- ●1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the sliced chorizo and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes.
- 3
Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the diced tomato and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Add the paella rice, saffron threads, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- 7
Add 2 cups of water to the pan and bring to a boil.
- 8
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 9
Remove the pan from the heat and top with crumbled Stilton cheese.
- 10
Cover the pan with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- 11
Serve hot and enjoy!