"Paella is a classic Spanish dish of rice and seafood that was traditionally made by men. Using a large pot, they cooked it over an orange and pine wood-burning fire that would let off an aroma that infused the dish with more flavor...."
INGREDIENTS
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½ teaspoon saffron threads
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1 tablespoon hot water
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Olive oil
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½ pound smoked chorizo, sliced into ½-inch thick coins
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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
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1 large onion, diced
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1 green bell pepper, cored and diced
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1 red bell pepper, cored and diced
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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2¼ cups Arborio or other short-grain white rice
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One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
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1 cup white wine
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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2 teaspoons salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined
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½ pound mussels, cleaned
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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Smoked paprika, for garnish