This paella won’t break your wallet but it does break few rules. Obviously, there’s no seafood in it but also, no saffron and I do mix the rice while it is cooking! It might be a rebel dish on a budget but there is nothing budget about the flavor.
paella
Author: sculptorette
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 8 mushrooms
- 8 artichoke hearts
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1.5 cups brown rice
- 1 tsp turmeric
- smoked paprika
- 2 cups hot water
- 4 nori sheets (snack size)
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 1 cup frozen green beans
- green onions and parsley (for garnish)
- salt (optional and depending on your miso)
- Finely chop onion and garlic and start saute’ing on a big pan. Any big pan will do – special paella pan is really not required.
- Roughly chop mushrooms, peppers and artichoke hearts and add to the pan. Cook on medium high till mushrooms start to brown.
- Next, add rice and spices and continue cooking for a couple more minutes.
- In a separate dish mix miso paste and crushed nori sheets with hot water. Once all miso is dissolved, pour the mixture into the pan and set the heat to low.
- Cook for about 15 – 20 minutes (depending on your rice). When the rice is close to being done, add green peas and chopped green beans and give it a good stir! It’s OK – nothing will happen to the rice!
- Once you add peas and beans, turn the heat to high and cover the pan. Cook for about 4 – 5 minutes or till the bottom forms soccarat, a slightly burned, crispy layer. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve right away. Enjoy!
