Cast Iron Paella

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Ingredients (22)

  • 2 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 3 Cups water
  • 6-8 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds chicken, cubed (you could sub 1 pound of shrimp for one pound of chicken)
  • 1 pound mixed mushrooms, I used a mix of shiitake and oyster
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 Cups short grain white rice (paella rice)
  • 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 Teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 Teaspoon saffron threads, soaked in a bit of warm water
  • 2 Cups chicken broth
  • Chopped parsley (garnish)
  • Allioli recipe (Served with paella):
  • 4 garlic cloves, halved and center germ removed
  • 1/2 Teaspoon fine salt
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 3 Tablespoons water
  • 2 Tablespoons sherry or red wine vinegar
  • 1 Cup light olive oil
  • Fresh black pepper

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