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Campfire Paella in Cast Iron
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Campfire Paella in Cast Iron

A campfire dish with plenty of flavour: paella cooked directly over embers in cast iron. Rice, spices and vegetables come together slowly over the coals for an intense, satisfying meal without a stove.

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65 min total
4 servings
Medium

Ingredients

servings
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  • Paella

    • 1¼ cup Paella rice (or risotto rice)
    • 1 stk Onion, finely chopped
    • 2 fed Garlic, finely chopped
    • 1 stk Red bell pepper, in strips
    • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
    • ½ tsp Saffron or turmeric
    • 3 cup Vegetable or chicken stock
    • 2 tbsp Olive oil
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • ½ tsp Pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the campfire

    1. Build a fire and let it burn down to steady embers.
    5 min
    Medium heat
  2. 2

    Sauté vegetables and spices

    1. Heat olive oil in the cast-iron pot over embers.
    2. Sauté onion, garlic and bell pepper until soft.
    3. Add paprika and saffron and stir briefly.
    10 min
    Medium heat
    Pot
  3. 3

    Add rice and stock

    1. Stir the rice into the pot so it is coated with oil and spices.
    2. Add the stock and season with salt and pepper.
    3. Let the dish simmer without stirring.
    25 min
    Medium heat
    Pot
  4. 4

    Finish and let rest

    1. Move the pot away from direct embers.
    2. Let the paella rest so the rice settles.
    10 min
    Low heat

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Nutrition

Calories

610kcal

Protein

14g

Fat

18g

Carbs

82g

Serving Size

480g

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve straight from the pan and let guests share.

Drink Pairings

  • • non-alcoholic: Water with lemon

Side Pairings

  • • Green salad

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fruit

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 1 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Cool leftovers, pack in an airtight box and refrigerate for 2 days. Reheat until piping hot.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Chop vegetables and measure spices at home.

Cooking

  • • Do not stir the rice during cooking for the best result.

Serving

  • • A few lemon slices lift the dish noticeably.

Variations

Flavor

  • Spicy and rich

Health

  • Filling and balanced

Method

  • Cooked in cast iron over a campfire

Toppings

  • Fresh herbs or lemon

Author

C

Camilla

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Author

C

Camilla