3 tbsp best-quality olive oil
3 large cloves garlic, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cup long-grain rice
4 1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 tsp powdered saffron or
1 tsp saffron threads, crumbled
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp dried thyme
2/3 cup best-quality olive oil
2 tbsp red wine venegar
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh
1 parsley
1 salt
1 lots of freshly ground
1 black pepper
1 whole cooked chicken breast
1 skinned, boned and cut into
1 bite size pieces
12 medium cooked shrimp, shelled and
1 deveined
1/2 lb cooked chorizo, sliced
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and
1 chopped
1 large ripe tomato, seeded and
1 chopped
14 oz can artichoke hearts,
1 drained and sliced
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
6 whole scallions, finely
1 chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
14 kalamata olives, pitted and
1 halved
Directions
Heat 3 T oil in heavy, 4 1/2 quart saucepan. Add garlic and onion
and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat
with oil. Add broth, saffron, turmeric and thyme; cover and bring to
boil. Reduce heat and simmer until water is absorbed, about 25
minutes.
Transfer rice to large bowl and cool to room temperature.
Combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper in
small bowl.
Add chicken, shrimp, chorizo, red pepper, tomato, artichoke hearts,
peas, scallions, parsley and olives to rice. Stir to combine, then
add enough vinaigrette to lightly coat ingredients. Stir gently,
taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Refrigerate until serving.
Servings: 10 servings
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