A Simple Paella-Style Rice You Can Make in a Rice Cooker
Today, I’d like to introduce Easy Paella-Style Rice (One-Pot Recipe).
This rice cooker dish is filled with rich seafood flavor and can be enjoyed as a comforting everyday meal.
Simple to prepare, it fits naturally into your daily table.
For a more elegant presentation, you can finish it with sautéed seafood or fresh vegetables.
With just a small touch, it becomes a beautiful dish that also works well for entertaining.
A simple recipe that can be enjoyed both casually and a little more specially.
You can also squeeze some lemon on top if you like—it adds a fresh brightness and enhances the flavor even more.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
Rice 2 cups
Water 300ml
Saffron 1/3 teaspoon
Frozen seafood mix 200g
Bell pepper (finely chopped) 90g
Onion (finely chopped) 50g
Shimeji mushrooms (trimmed) 100g
Garlic (grated) 1 teaspoon
Salted butter 10g
Chicken bouillon powder 1 tablespoon
Seafood and vegetables for garnish as needed
Directions
1.Rinse the rice and place it in a rice cooker with the water and saffron. Let it soak for about 30 minutes.
2.Add the chicken bouillon powder and grated garlic, then gently mix. Add the bell pepper, onion, and salted butter.
3.Add the shimeji mushrooms and frozen seafood mix, then cook as usual in the rice cooker. Once cooked, gently mix everything together.
4.For a more refined presentation, top with sautéed seafood or fresh vegetables of your choice.
In this recipe, sautéed shrimp, lightly sautéed pre-cooked scallops, colorful tomatoes, and fresh sprouts were used.
The gentle umami of the rice and the savory toppings come together in a dish that stays enjoyable until the last bite.
It works beautifully as an easy everyday meal or as something a little more special for the table.
Enjoy arranging it freely to match your mood and the occasion.
If you’d like to read this recipe in Japanese, you can find it here:
https://www.m-o-m-o-happy.com/easy-paella-style-rice-one-pot-recipe/
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