Spicy Shungiku Paella
A vegan twist on the classic Spanish dish, featuring the spicy flavor of mildly spicy peppers and the unique taste of shungiku.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups, sliced mildly spicy peppers
- ●1 bunch, chopped shungiku
- ●1 cup paella rice
- ●2 cups vegan broth
- ●2 tbsp tomato paste
- ●2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the sliced mildly spicy peppers and cook until they start to soften, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Add the chopped shungiku and cook until it starts to wilt, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the paella rice and stir to coat with the oil and mix with the vegetables.
- 5
Add the vegan broth and tomato paste, and stir to combine.
- 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
- 7
Remove the cover and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with chopped shungiku if desired.