2 years of living in California and I have only had paella once. Of off the restaurants in OC, I had to have it at this bar-restaurant at The Block called Cafe Tutu Tango. Im no expert on paella but what was served to me was definitely NOT it. It was soupy and if I can remember it correctly, is white. Well, that will be the last time I ordered paella there. :P
As I was still craving for a good or at least a decent paella but yet not confident enough to make it myself from scratch, I cheated. ;) I got myself this ready-made paella in a box Vigo brand. It has everything including a can of seafood to make the paella myself. I knew the canned seafood wasnt enough so I bought some New Zealand mussels, clams and scallops to add to it.
The result was pretty damn good. My craving has somewhat been fulfilled though mind you, the box is a family size box and enough to feed 4-5 adults. If you want to prepare something quick and yummy, you should give it a try. Just dont forget to add more seafoods of your choice. A lot of them! ;)
Paella is our fav one pot meal. Its quick, easy and tasty. I like your paella especially with the huge scallops and mussels. I should give this brand of rice a try the next time. Hope I can find it at our supermarket.
ReplyDeleteNow I crave a good paella too :D. Looks delicious!
ReplyDeletelooks great :-)
ReplyDeletewoohoho! i love paella! mm mmm mmm!
ReplyDeleteI always go to spanish/mexican restaurants but never try paella before. :( Didn't know this is a good dish and I will difinitely try this dish.
ReplyDeleteGert, let me know if u cudn find it there. il get it for u fr the world market.
ReplyDeleteLore, thank u for visiting. pls do come back again.
Shreya, thank u. ;)
Rita, u shud make some too. ;)
Yatie, if u love seafood, u must at least try paella once. usually the dish comes for 2 persons. ;)
this paella looks so simple and yet delicious...hmmm i'll probably do a side trip to spain in the kitchen this weekend :-)
ReplyDeleteholy sugar .. look so yummy fast and easy too , I love it paella, my big time fever every time we have our holiday in Spain this diner will never miss I go to the point that I will eat them everyday . you can also add chicken tight in too also very yummy .
ReplyDeleteweldone dear xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Ooo..I love Paella too and like you I'm terrified to make it from scratch. Hmmm...maybe I should get that box you got. :D
ReplyDeleteDhanggit, modern day living. lol.
ReplyDeletePearly, ur lucky to have had the real deal of paella in Spain! i didnt add any chicken on purpose. ;)
Sri, yup, when im not ready to make something fr scrath, i wud cheat. lol.