Seafood Paella Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 packets Xndo Zero Rice. Each box contain 5 packets.
• 4 mid sized prawns (deveined but keep heads and shells intact)
• 1 squid/sotong (cleaned and cut to rings)
• 8 pcs mussels (can use fresh or frozen mussels)
• 1 mid sized onion (diced)
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (i.e. peas, corn, diced carrots)
• 150ml chicken stock
• 1/2 to 1 tsp cayenne powder
• 1/4 tbsp saffron
• Salt and pepper (to adjust to taste before serve)
• Parsley flakes (for garnishing)
• 1 to 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 lemon (cut to wedges)

Method:

1. In a pan, saute diced onions in olive oil at medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and diced tomatoes to stir fry for a minute.
3. Fold in chicken stock to simmer for another minute.
4. Turn to low heat and fold in Xndo Zero Rice.
5. Add mixed vegetables, squids, prawns, mussels and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
6. Add saffron and season with cayenne powder, salt & pepper. Add in more chicken stock if necessary.
7. At medium heat, cover lid and allow to simmer till seafood's fully cooked (approx. 3 minutes) and when stock flavours the rice.
8. Remove lid and garnish. Serve with lemon wedges and top with more seasonings (at your preference).
9. Serve whilst hot.

Recipe by Rachel Lee from Singapore Home Cooks