Recipe by _comeydisfruta_: Rice with octopus and artichokes
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STEP BY STEP
1.- Fry the crayfish and shrimp
The first step for this recipe is to fry the different ingredients, we start with the crayfish and prawns, heat the oil and add a pinch of salt, cut them in half from the bottom and let them fry, once ready, reserve them.
2.- Fry the artichoke
The next ingredient would be the artichoke, the star ingredient, cut and peel as you see necessary so that you have 6 pieces left, add to the paella and fry, once ready, remove it and set aside.
3.- Fry the octopus
We have not finished frying yet, now it is the octopus's turn, take one of the tentacles, cut it and chop it into small pieces, fry and remove to reserve. We want the other tentacle whole.
4.- Sofrito
Finally, we want to prepare the sofrito for our rice, in this recipe we will use onion, green pepper and tomato, chop the pepper and onion and grate 2 ripe tomatoes. Sauté the onion and pepper first and then add the crushed tomato, then add the paprika.
5.- Add the rice
With all our ingredients ready, it is time to add the rice, sauté for a couple of minutes, then add the fumet, the saffron infusion and the octopus juice.
6.- Cook
Add the artichokes on top and let cook for 12 minutes.
7.- Add the octopus
In the last minutes, add the chopped octopus and the tentacle in the middle, followed by the crayfish and shrimp to decorate.
8.- Ready to eat
After following all these steps, you’ve got a rice with octopus and artichokes on your table for you and your guests. Now it’s time to eat and enjoy!
_comeydisfruta_
I’m Sergio, someone who always puts a lot of excitement and passion into everything I do.
Rice dishes have always been a tool for personal growth—something I see as a true art form.
For me, the key ingredient is always the Love you put into it.
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