Yucatecan Coconut Cream Paella
A rich and creamy twist on traditional paella, featuring the bold flavors of Yucatecan cuisine.
Ingredients
- β1 cup velvety cream
- β1 can (14 oz) coconut cream
- β1 cup paella rice
- β1 medium diced onions
- β1 medium diced bell peppers
- β2 cups diced tomatoes
- β1 tsp smoked paprika
- β1 tsp ground cumin
- βto taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large paella pan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add diced onions and bell peppers, cooking until tender.
- 3
Add diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, and ground cumin, stirring to combine.
- 4
Add paella rice, stirring to coat with oil and mix with tomato mixture.
- 5
Add coconut cream, stirring to combine.
- 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
- 7
Stir in velvety cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.