Filipino-Spanishvegetariangluten-freevia groq
Malai Paella with Filpino Twist
A fusion of Spanish paella with Filipino flavors, featuring nutty malai rice and savory filipino spices.
⏱35 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup nutty malai ricepreferably day-old rice
- ●1 can flaky coconut milkfull-fat coconut milk
- ●1/4 cup fried shallotsstore-bought or homemade
- ●2 tbsp filipino-style patisfish sauce alternative
- ●2 cups chicken bouillonvegetarian option: mushroom broth
- ●1 tsp paella spicespaprika, saffron, and thyme
- ●2 tbsp vegetable oilfor frying
- ●1 cup frozen peasoptional, for added color
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add fried shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant.
- 3
Add chicken bouillon and patis; stir to combine.
- 4
Add paella spices; stir to combine.
- 5
Add flaky coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
- 6
Add nutty malai rice; stir to combine.
- 7
Reduce heat to low and cook for 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender.
- 8
Stir in frozen peas (if using).
- 9
Serve immediately, garnished with additional fried shallots if desired.