Delicious Paella Salad 

Welcome to our Home Cooking Haven, where we invite you to embark on a culinary journey with our Delicious Paella Salad.

This vibrant dish takes inspiration from the classic Spanish paella, infusing it with a refreshing twist. Brace yourself with a burst of flavors as garlic and turmeric dance together, while tender rice, crisp celery, savory mushrooms, olives, and smokey bacon create a symphony of tastes and texture.

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and transport yourself to the sunny shores of Spain with every bite on this delightful salad.

Ingredients 2Tbsp oil 4Tbsp butter 2 onions, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 cinnamon stick 1Tbsp mild curry powder 250g uncooked rice 1 tsp turmeric 3 chicken stock cubes 4 x 250ml boiling water 125g bacon 1 red pepper, seeded and diced 1 green pepper, seeded and diced 250g mushrooms 6 chives, chopped 2 stalks celery, sliced 2 large tomatoes, skinned & diced 1 cup frozen peas 125g stuffed green olives salt and pepper to taste Salt & Pepper

Method Heat the oil and butter and saute the onion and garlic until soft. Add the cinnamon powder and stir for 1 min. Add the rice and stir lightly. Add the Turmeric and chicken cubes to the boiling water and pour over the rice. Cover and simmer slowly until all the water has been absorbed and the rice is soft. Fry the bacon until crisp. Remove from the pan and chop finely. Sauté the peppers, chives and celery in the bacon fat until soft. Add the mushrooms and stir-fry.  Add the tomatoes and peas and simmer till soft. Add the olives and the vegetable mixture to the rice mixture. Season well with salt and pepper and mix. Serve hot SERVES 8

Don't go away we have added a delicious Chicken and Litchi salad to add to your table. 

Chicken and Litchi Salad

With the paella salad alongside the chicken and litchi dish, you will not only elevate your culinary repertoire but give a delightful twist to a classic dish.

The chicken and litchi salad will take your taste buds on an exotic journey which by adding to the tender chicken, juicy litchis, and a medley of fresh ingredients, will make you deliver a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Whether you are hosting a gathering or simply looking to add some excitement to your weekday meals, this salad is also sure to impress.

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Al Dente: Usually applied to Pasta, means cooked until just done, but not soft. The pasta should still maintain some "bite:

Barbeque:  To cook foods over coals, known as a Braai in South Africa (The best in the world for this type of cooking).

Baste: To moisten food for added flavor and to prevent drying out while cooking.

Blanch: To cook briefly in boiling water to seal in flavour and color.

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Experiment:   Always keep to the basics, but, take out and put in spices etc. to your tastes.

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