Paella on the Campfire
Set the scene / environment
Warm summer’s evening.
Low volume of Spanish music in the background.
Family and friends, or not.
Relaxed seating.
Campfire with embers.
Time to relax.
Ingredients
One finely chopped red onion
Half a chorizo ring, sliced
Half a red bell pepper, diced
Half a yellow bell pepper, diced
Half an orange bell pepper, diced
Half a can of chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons dried thyme
3 cloves garlic
one litre of hot stock (vegetable or chicken)
Paella rice
Prawns (cooked or raw)
Parsley
Lemon wedges
Method
Fry onions, chorizo, peppers in olive oil over campfire. Add paella rice until coated with olive oil. Add remaining ingredients. keep adding stock and stir. If necessary add more water until rice is al dente / cooked firm to the bite. Add frozen peas. Add prawns and simmer, ensure they are cooked through. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
