Croatian Paella with Croquetas
A traditional Croatian twist on the classic Spanish paella dish, featuring flaky croquetas as a side. This hearty meal is perfect for a dinner gathering.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup Croatian paella riceAvailable at some international grocery stores
- ●1 cup MasarepaFor croquetas
- ●1 pound, boneless and skinless Chicken breastCut into 1-inch pieces
- ●1/2 pound ShrimpShelled and deveined
- ●1/2 pound, sliced Intensely flavored chorizoAvailable at some international grocery stores
- ●1 package Flaky biscuit doughFor croquetas
- ●2 tablespoons Vegetable oilFor frying croquetas
- ●2 cups Chicken brothLow-sodium
- ●1/4 teaspoon Saifron threadsOptional
- ●1/4 teaspoon PaprikaOptional
- ●to taste SaltOptional
- ●to taste Black pepperOptional
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add chorizo and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add chicken breast and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Add paella rice, chicken broth, saffron, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- 7
Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid has been absorbed.
- 8
While rice is cooking, prepare croquetas.
- 9
Cut biscuit dough into small pieces and fry in hot oil until golden brown.
- 10
Drain on paper towels.
- 11
To assemble croquetas, place a small piece of dough in the palm of your hand and fill with a small piece of chorizo.
- 12
Form into a ball and seal the edges.
- 13
Repeat with remaining dough and chorizo.
- 14
Serve paella hot, garnished with croquetas.