Porteña Paella

The Porteña Paella combines European flavors with Costa Rican touches, the result of the ingenuity of those who adapted it to distant lands. A unique blend of rice, seasoned meats and vegetables that invites you to celebrate culinary diversity. An unparalleled delight.

The Porteña Paella is a delicious mix of rice, seafood and meats seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper.

It is slowly cooked in a large pot until all the flavors blend perfectly.

When served freshly made, it becomes an explosion of irresistible flavors to enjoy in good company.

Porteña Paella

Main Course
1 hour
8 Servings

Ingredients

2 pounds of Chicken

1 pound of Rice

1 pound of Shrimps

2 Sliced sweet peppers

1 can of Red bell peppers

1 teaspoon of Garlic powder

2 Peeled tomatoes

½ pound of Pork ribs

2 Finely chopped onions

1 pinch of Achiote

1 can of Green peas

2 tablespoons of Capers

6 tablespoons of Oil

2 teaspoons of Salt

1 teaspoon of Ajinomoto

Preparation

Step 1 : In a saucepan, add a teaspoon of oil, brown the rice, onion, and garlic.

Step 2 : Add the broths and cook as usual.

Step 3 : Separately, prepare the chicken and pork seasoned with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and onion for about 35 minutes.

Step 4 : Then, in a final pot, incorporate the rest of the ingredients and the already cooked meats.

Step 5 : Add this mixture to the initial rice and season with Ajinomoto, pepper, bell pepper, and green peas.

Step 6 : Finally, serve freshly made accompanied by garlic bread.

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