Cast Iron Paella

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