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Made a paella for "4"... The wife counts as one and I count as 3 :D. Washed it down with Gin&Tonic. This is a 15" paella pan. The ingredients are: Calasparra Rice, Spanish saffron, shrimps, scallops, calamari, mussels, 2 different types of clams, red peppers, yellow peppers, tomatoes, garlic, green onions, salt and pepper. It was so good that I might be making another one this weekend.
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whylieineedacigar said:
Made a paella for "4"... The wife counts as one and I count as 3 :D. Washed it down with Gin&Tonic. This is a 15" paella pan. The ingredients are: Calasparra Rice, Spanish saffron, shrimps, scallops, calamari, mussels, 2 different types of clams, red peppers, yellow peppers, tomatoes, garlic, green onions, salt and pepper. It was so good that I might be making another one this weekend.
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Man that sounds good. The best Paella I've had, was made for us in Roatan. Not sure I'd attempt it, living in Oklahoma :)
 
bfreebern said:
Man that sounds good. The best Paella I've had, was made for us in Roatan. Not sure I'd attempt it, living in Oklahoma :)
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You can do it! You just need the right tools and ingredients. It will be a bit confusing the first time you make it but then you will realize that there is nothing to it. It really is a simple dish to make.
 
whylieineedacigar said:
You can do it! You just need the right tools and ingredients. It will be a bit confusing the first time you make it but then you will realize that there is nothing to it. It really is a simple dish to make.
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tone-ny said:
Right tools and good recipe works every time!
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True and I'm not typically scared of trying new recipes, but when it comes to seafood.....Oklahoma isn't technically on the coast :)
 
You can limit the amount of seafood or make a non seafood paella to try out first. Plenty of good recipes out there both ways. Everyone has their own take on this classic dish.
 
tone-ny said:
You can limit the amount of seafood or make a non seafood paella to try out first. Plenty of good recipes out there both ways. Everyone has their own take on this classic dish.
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The best traditional paella I've ever had was made with rabbit meat, chicken and artichokes.
 
Scap said:
I decided to make my own sushi after paying too much for questionable tuna.

Made my interpretation of a Cali roll for my wife and a tuna roll for myself.

It was frigging delicious!

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Very cool, I used to make my own rolls too. It was challenging at times to get the rice perfect and proper vinegar/rice ratio. My only difference was putting the rice on the outside. I think you have inspired me to do this again...I just need to get my knives sharpened!
 
Succubus said:
Very cool, I used to make my own rolls too. It was challenging at times to get the rice perfect and proper vinegar/rice ratio. My only difference was putting the rice on the outside. I think you have inspired me to do this again...I just need to get my knives sharpened!
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My rice was a sticky mess. So that's a work in progress.

Also, I too discovered my knives need a good session on the stones. I've never bothered since they are a cheap set and my wife insists on putting them in the dishwasher.
 
Scap said:
My rice was a sticky mess. So that's a work in progress.

Also, I too discovered my knives need a good session on the stones. I've never bothered since they are a cheap set and my wife insists on putting them in the dishwasher.
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:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: to the dishwasher comment....ah! No! Lol If you decide to get a new/nice set, please don't let her!! :p

It took a few batches for me to figure out how much water to use to get the perfect wetness or stickiness. The process as a whole definitely isn't easy!
 
I know. Knives in the dishwasher is a no-no.

I can't break her of the habit, yet....lol
 
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