Chinese-Style Paella with Tomato and Portuguese Sausage
A fusion dish that brings together the flavors of Chinese Szechuan cuisine and the bold spices of Spanish paella, featuring roasted Portuguese sausage and fresh tomatoes.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb, sliced roasted portuguese sausage
- ●2 large, diced fresh tomatoes
- ●1 cup mildly seasoned rice
- ●2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ●3 cloves, minced garlic
- ●1-inch piece, grated ginger
- ●1 tsp Szechuan peppercorns
- ●2 tbsp soy sauce
- ●1 tsp oyster sauce (optional)
- ●1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the sliced Portuguese sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside.
- 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan.
- 5
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 6
Add the diced tomatoes and cook until they start to break down, about 3-4 minutes.
- 7
Add the Szechuan peppercorns and cook for 1 minute.
- 8
Add the mildly seasoned rice to the pan and stir to coat the rice in the oil and mix with the vegetables.
- 9
Add the soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using) to the pan and stir to combine.
- 10
Add 2 cups of water to the pan and bring to a boil.
- 11
Add the browned Portuguese sausage back to the pan and stir to combine.
- 12
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 13
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the sesame oil.
- 14
Serve hot and garnish with chopped scallions (if desired).