The most tasty and nourishing Paella you’ll ever come across.
SERVES 4-6
INGREDIENTS
300g sunflower seeds soaked in 1.5L of water overnight or for 3-5hrs
200g of vegetable stock or chicken
1/2 cup of hot water
2 cloves garlic
400g diced tomatoes
1 large carrot
1 capsicum, deseeded
1 large brown onion, peeled and diced
1/2 tsp saffron threads
1 tsp salt
1tsp sweet paprika
1tsp smoked paprika
1/2 cup olive oil
200g chorizo sausage, thinly sliced
24 large uncooked prawns, peeled
2tbs chopped parsley
METHOD
Place 100g of the soaked sunflower seeds into a blender with 1/2 cup of hot water. Blend until a smooth paste forms
Finely dice the carrot, onion, garlic and capsicum
Place a large paella or sautée pan over medium heat and add the olive oil, onion, garlic, carrot, capsicum, saffron, salt and the two paprika’s. Cook for 5mins until the carrot is soft, stir occasionally
Add the tomatoes, chorizo, sunflower seeds, sunflower paste and stock. Cook, covered for 5mins then remove the lid and cook for a further 15-20mins until stock is reduced, whilst continuing to stir
Place the prawns on top, cover the pan with the lid, reduce the heat and simmer for 5mins until prawns are cooked through
Place in a serving dish, garnish with parsley and serve immediately
