Ingredients

  • 16 large raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 16 small hard-shelled clams
  • 16 mussels, scrubbed and debearded
  • 3 chorizo sausages, cut into serving pieces
  • 2 lb. chicken, cut into 12 serving pieces
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. olive oil
  • 1/2 c. onions, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 red or green pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 large tomato, peeled and finely chopped
  • 3 c. raw long grain rice
  • 1/4 tsp. ground saffron or saffron threads (grind with mortar and pestle)
  • 6 c. boiling water
  • 1/2 c. frozen peas, thawed

Method

  • Place sausages in 12-inch heavy skillet.
  • Add enough cold water to cover them completely.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for around 5 minutes.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper.
  • In a heavy 12-inch skillet, heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil.
  • Add the chicken, skin side down, and brown, turning pieces with tongs.
  • When golden brown, remove to a platter.
  • Place the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in 12-inch skillet.
  • Add the onions, garlic, bell pepper and tomato.
  • Cook briskly until most of the liquid in the pan evaporates.