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Paella Valenciana

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Spain's iconic rice dish — saffron-stained, crisp at the bottom, packed with chicken, rabbit and beans. Wide pan, no stirring, that crusty socarrat is the prize.

Prep 15 mins
Cook 40 mins
Servings 6
Difficulty Medium
Per serving £1.81

Approx £10.84 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Paella Valenciana

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a wide paella pan, brown the chicken and rabbit pieces in olive oil. Add green beans for 3 more minutes. Push to the edges.
  2. 2
    In the centre, soften the chopped garlic and paprika for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and cook to a paste, 5 minutes.
  3. 3
    Stir in the rice and toast for 1 minute. Pour in the stock with saffron stirred in, plus the butter beans.
  4. 4
    Spread everything evenly. DO NOT STIR after this point. Simmer 18 minutes until rice absorbs liquid.
  5. 5
    Increase heat for the last 2 minutes to crisp the bottom (socarrat). Rest 5 minutes covered. Serve with lemon wedges.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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