Quick Paella for a Student!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Defrost your prawns as per instructions on the pack - Remember this may take a few hours, when planning your cooking.

Step 2

Prep - Boil the kettle. Chop veg and cut the chirizo slices into quarters.

Step 3

Heat oil in frying pan on a medium heat and when ready add onion and pepper. Cook till they start to soften.

Step 4

Add chirizo, garlic and paprika. Cook for another couple of minutes.

Step 5

Add the rice and cook for a couple of minutes then add the half stock pot to 250-300ml of water from the slightly cooled kettle. Mix till dissolved. Add to the pan, stir thoroughly and then bring to a simmer.

Step 6

Cook for 20-30 mins until most of water is absorbed and rice cooked.

Step 7

You can add more water if the rice is still a little hard. You want a creamy consistency to your rice/sauce.

Step 8

Turn of the heat and add the frozen peas and defrosted prawns, stir in well and leave to warm through for a couple of mins before serving.