Description

This Iberian paella with artichokes and baby garlic is an explosion of Mediterranean flavors. The combination of Iberian secret, fresh artichokes and baby garlic give a special touch to this traditional dish. The recipe is perfect for a family meal or a special celebration. The rice is creamy and full of flavor, thanks to the broth and the tomato and paprika sofrito. Go ahead and prepare it and surprise your guests! It is a hearty and delicious dish that will transport you to the Mediterranean coast. The preparation takes a little time, but the result is worth it. A star dish that always triumphs!

Ingredients (9 ingredients)

2 pieza Iberian secret

1 bunch baby garlic

3 piece artichokes

200 g varied mushrooms

400 g round rice

2 piece chopped tomatoes

1 cucharadita paprika from La Vera

800 tsp broth (vegetable or meat)

Extra virgin olive oil

Preparation (5 steps)

Preparation of the ingredients

Chop the Iberian secret into medium pieces. Clean and chop the baby garlic. Clean the artichokes and cut them into 4/6 quarters. Put the artichokes in water with lemon to prevent them from oxidizing. Clean the varied mushrooms and chop them.

Sofrito of meat and vegetables

Thermomix® Setting

5 min/Varoma/Giro a la izquierda/Velocidad cuchara Varoma Reverse

Add extra virgin olive oil to the Thermomix glass. Program 5 Min./Varoma/Speed 1. Add the chopped Iberian secret and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 5 Min./Varoma/Reverse direction/Spoon speed. Add the baby garlic and chopped artichokes. Sauté for 5 Min./Varoma/Reverse direction/Spoon speed. Add the chopped mushrooms and sauté for 3 Min./Varoma/Reverse direction/Spoon speed.

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Add the tomato and paprika

Thermomix® Setting

1 min/248°F/Giro a la izquierda/Velocidad cuchara 248°F Reverse

Add the chopped tomatoes to the Thermomix glass and sauté for 3 Min./120°C/Speed 1. Add a teaspoon of paprika from La Vera and stir for 1 Min./120°C/Reverse direction/Spoon speed, avoiding burning the paprika.

Incorporate the rice and broth

Thermomix® Setting

5 min/212°F/Giro a la izquierda/Velocidad cuchara 212°F Reverse

Add the round rice to the Thermomix glass and sauté for 2 Min./120°C/Reverse direction/Spoon speed. Pour the broth (vegetable or meat) into the Thermomix glass. Program 5 Min./100°C/Reverse direction/Spoon speed.

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Final cooking of the rice

Thermomix® Setting

18 min/194°F/Giro a la izquierda/Velocidad cuchara 194°F Reverse

Lower the temperature to 90°C and program 18 Min./90°C/Reverse direction/Spoon speed. Let it rest for 5 minutes inside the Thermomix before serving.

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Finished cooking? Great! 🎉

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About this recipe

Paella, an emblematic dish of Spanish gastronomy, evokes memories of summers on the coast, family gatherings around a table full of laughter and the unmistakable aroma of rice cooked over low heat. This version, the Iberian Paella with Artichokes and Baby Garlic, is a personal reinterpretation of a classic, inspired by the intense flavors and products of the land. The Iberian secret, the star of this paella, provides unparalleled juiciness and flavor. Its infiltrated fat melts during cooking, impregnating the rice with a deep and delicious taste. The baby garlic, with its freshness and softness, contrast with the intensity of the pork, adding a vegetable and slightly sweet touch. The artichokes, a treasure of the Mediterranean garden, offer a fleshy texture and a slightly bitter taste that balances the whole. The varied mushrooms, for their part, bring an earthy and umami touch that enriches the complexity of the dish. For preparation in Thermomix®, it is essential to respect the cooking times and temperatures indicated. The sofrito is the basis of all good rice, so it is important that it is done over low heat and with patience, allowing the flavors to develop fully. When adding the paprika from La Vera, be careful not to burn it, as it would bitter the dish. The broth, whether vegetable or meat, must be of good quality, as it is what will give flavor to the rice. If you want a vegetarian or vegan version, you can substitute the Iberian secret for smoked tofu or seitan. You can also add other vegetables, such as red and green peppers, or wild asparagus. To give it a different touch, you can add a few strands of saffron to the broth, or use smoked paprika instead of paprika from La Vera. This paella is perfect for serving at a family meal or a special celebration. You can accompany it with a fresh salad and a good white wine. For a final touch, you can decorate the paella with a few sprigs of fresh parsley and a few slices of lemon. If you have leftover paella, you can store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for a maximum of two days. To reheat it, you can add a little broth and heat it in the microwave or in a pan over low heat. You can also prepare the sofrito in advance and store it in the refrigerator until the moment of preparing the paella.