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Paella with Rabbit and Artichokes

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Paella with Rabbit and Artichokes

Paella with Rabbit and Artichokes

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Equipment

  • Paella Pan - A classic tool used to cook paella, ensuring even heat distribution and authentic flavors.

  • Rice Cooker - A rice cooker allows for precise control over the cooking of rice, which is a key ingredient in paella.

  • Rice Cooking Bowl - A specialty bowl for making large quantities of rice, ideal for recipes that require a significant amount.

  • Large Skillet - A versatile kitchen tool that can be used to sauté vegetables and cook the rabbit as required in the paella recipe.

  • Artichoke Hearts Packet - Prepares artichokes efficiently for use in your dish, making cleaning and trimming more manageable.

  • Cast Iron Dutch Oven - An excellent substitute for a traditional paella pan, known for even heat distribution and retention.

  • Heavy Duty Roasting Pan - Useful in the preparation of ingredients that require roasting, such as vegetables and meats for paella.

  • Sauté Pan - Ideal for sautéing the rabbit, onions, and garlic that are essential in crafting a rich paella sauce.

  • Silicone Basting Brush - Useful for evenly spreading oils or butter, which can be part of the preparation process in making paella.

  • Olive Oil Sprayer - Makes it easier to lightly coat dishes or pans, including those used for cooking paella.

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon, halved

  • 6 medium artichokes (2 lb)

  • 2 lb tomatoes (4 medium)

  • 1 (2- to 2 1/2-lb) rabbit, cut into 12 pieces

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

  • 1 teaspoon sweet Spanish smoked paprika*

  • 8 cups chicken stock or reduced-sodium chicken broth

  • 1/8 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads

  • note, below)",

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Squeeze juice from 1 lemon half into a bowl of cold water, reserving remaining half. Keeping stem attached, cut off top 2 inches of 1 whole artichoke. Bend back outer leaves until they snap off close to base and discard several more layers of leaves in same manner until exposed leaves are pale green at top and yellow at base.
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Instruction 2

Trim dark green fibrous parts from base and sides with a sharp paring knife, then rub cut surfaces with reserved lemon half.
3

Instruction 3

Trim 1/4 inch from end of stem and trim sides of stem down to pale inner core (don't worry if remaining flesh is very thin), then cut artichoke lengthwise into 8 wedges and cut out choke.
4

Instruction 4

Rub cut surfaces with reserved lemon half and drop artichoke pieces into acidulated water. Trim remaining artichokes in same manner.
5

Instruction 5

Cut a shallow X in bottom of each tomato with a sharp paring knife and blanch in a 3-quart saucepan of boiling water 10 seconds. Transfer tomatoes with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to cool. Peel tomatoes, then discard seeds and finely chop.
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Instruction 6

Prepare grill for cooking over direct heat with medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure
7

Instruction 7

Drain artichokes and pat dry between paper towels.
8

Instruction 8

Pat rabbit dry and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
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Instruction 9

Heat oil in paella pan on grill rack, covered with grill lid, until oil is hot but not smoking. Using pot holders, swirl oil in pan to evenly distribute it, then remove lid and brown rabbit well on all sides, turning, about 8 minutes total.
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Instruction 10

Move browned rabbit pieces to outer edge of pan to slow down cooking while artichokes and bell pepper cook.
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Instruction 11

Add artichokes and bell pepper to center of pan and cook, stirring and turning artichokes frequently, until artichokes are golden brown, about 4 minutes. (Turn rabbit pieces occasionally while cooking artichokes and bell pepper to prevent burning.)
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Instruction 12

Add tomatoes, garlic, and remaining teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until mixture is thickened, about 6 minutes.
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Instruction 13

Sprinkle mixture with paprika and let cook, undisturbed, 1 minute, then bring rabbit in from sides of pan and stir into tomato mixture.
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Instruction 14

Stir in stock and saffron.
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Instruction 15

Increase heat to high by stoking the charcoal, then cover paella with grill lid.
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Instruction 16

Bring mixture to a boil, then sprinkle rice evenly around pan, avoiding pieces of rabbit. With a wooden spoon, gently agitate mixture to make sure rice is evenly distributed and all rice grains are submerged. (Do not stir again.)
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Instruction 17

Cook, uncovered, rotating pan a quarter turn every 5 minutes, until all of liquid is absorbed and each grain of rice is distinct and just tender (similar to al dente), 20 to 25 minutes. (If all liquid has evaporated and rice is still not tender, sprinkle tepid water, a tablespoon at a time, over rice where needed and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.)
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Instruction 18

Carefully remove pan from grill, then cover with a clean kitchen towel and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
19

Instruction 19

Follow instructions above, starting with heat on high. After rice has been cooking for 10 minutes, reduce heat to medium and, continuing to turn pan a quarter turn every 5 minutes, cook until all of liquid is absorbed and each grain of rice is distinct and just tender (similar to al dente), 10 to 15 minutes more. (If all liquid has evaporated and rice is still not tender, sprinkle tepid water, a tablespoon at a time, over rice where needed and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.)
20

Instruction 20

Carefully remove pan from grill, then cover with a clean kitchen towel and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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Instruction 21

*Available at specialty foods shops and tienda.com.
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