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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal347
  • fat9g
  • saturates2g
  • carbs50g
  • sugars3g
  • fibre2g
  • protein20g
  • salt1.19g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Heat oil in a frying pan. Tip in the chorizo, onion and garlic, then cook for a couple of mins until softened. Stir through turmeric, followed by the rice, prawns and peas and 150ml boiling water.

  • step 2

    Keep stirring until everything is warmed through and the water has been absorbed. Serve with lemon wedges.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2008

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A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.51 ratings

amol

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Made this last night. It went down really well with my family. Nice quick recipe for a midweek meal. Next time I will probably add some peppers to increase the veg.

Princesskdw7

Can anyone advise if you add the cooked prawns whilst still frozen or do you have to defrost? Thanks

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jaywalker

question

Why does this recipe differ from the one in the book?

My book says to use "300g basmati rice which you then cover to with cold water to a finger tips depth and bring to the boil. season then cover and simmer for 10 minutes then stand for 10 minutes." Well I did that.......twice!! it left me with…

geordielass78

tip

When they say "as authentic as you can be in 10 minutes" that's about right, it's about as much like real paella as a jam sponge. However, what it is is a tasty and very quick stir fry.

Cut down the fat a little more by heating the chorizo through (on it's own) fairly slowly until the fat runs…

nate

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Made this last night easy to make though I had a bit of difficulty get turmeric, got some in the end from asian grocers. I added snap peas and red pepper. I agree with what someone else said that though nice seems to be missing something. Someone suggested paprika and chicken stock I try that next…

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