An easy lamb paella ala Ottolenghi made with whole grain rice. Serves 2, generously or 4 as a side
Course
Main Course
Category
Mediterranean
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time55minutes
Total Time1hour10minutes
Servings2
AutorElle
Ingredients
3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
500gboneless lamb,cut into 2.5 cm cubes
1small red onion,finely chopped
1large sweet pointed red pepper,halved and cut into strips
1/2large fennel bulb,cut into strips
2garlic cloves,minced
2bay leaves
1/2teaspoonsmoked paprika
1 1/2teaspoonsfresh minced turmeric(alternatively use 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric)
1/2teaspooncayenne pepper
3/4cuporganic short grain brown rice(150 g)
1/3cupsherry(100 ml)
1teaspoonsaffron strands
1 2/3cupsvegetable broth,heated (400 ml)
sea salt,to taste
12-15mini roma or cherry tomatoes
5small jarred artichokes,quartered
4tablespoonsroughly chopped flat-leaf parsley
4lemon wedges,to serve (optional)
Method
Heat the oil in a wok or large, deep skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat, and sauté the lamb, for 2 minutes until lightly browned on the outside. Reduce heat to medium; add the onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the red pepper and fennel, and continue to cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until starts to soften - about 8 minutes.
Add the garlic, cook for a minute, then add the bay leaves and spices, stir, add the rice and cook, stirring, for two minutes. Add the sherry and saffron, increase heat and boil down for 1 minute, and then add the heated broth and a couple generous pinches of salt.
Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to the lowest setting and simmer for 15 minutes, uncovered. Cover the pan with the lid and let simmer for another 25-30 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is cooked. Do not stir.
Turn the heat off. Taste and season with more salt, if desired. Scatter the tomatoes and artichokes over the rice, cover the pan and let stand for 10 minutes. When ready to serve, sprinkle the lamb paella with the parsley leaves. Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy!