There is no greater aberration for a Valencian than finding a paella that corresponds more to what they call 'rice with things'. One of the most famous recipes in Spanish gastronomy that is subject to constant reinterpretations, which fuels the debate among defenders of the traditional formula. There are ten ingredients that make up the original flavor: water, olive oil, salt, saffron (or coloring), tomato, flat green beans, garrofon, chicken, rabbit and, of course, rice grains.
A starting point on which the chef on duty omits certain components, substitutes others and even ventures to combine new foods. This is how the rest of the varieties that are served throughout the country and that transcend national boundaries emerged. However, there are combinations that attract attention due to their originality and eccentricity.
Two terms that Dre Pao has applied to his culinary quips, dubbing himself 'Paella King'. This Canadian living in Murcia is already well known on social networks for his videos and versions of the most typical snacks from Spain and the Region of Murcia. In fact, a little over a year ago he went viral for his dessert in the shape of a sailor in tribute to Carlos Alcaraz.
A nod to Cartagena
His desire for gastronomy has led him to experiment with rice: topped with tiramisu, bathed in Bifrutas juice, washed down with two cans of Estrella de Levante beer or sweetened with sweets from the Molina company Fini, among other preparations that some would call outrages. Continuing with his inspiration in brands born in the Community, his latest innovation landed in Cartagena.
Asian coffee has been the protagonist of a creation that the man presents as the “new official dessert of the Region.” To achieve this pastry proposal, Dre Pao begins by pouring a splash of Licor 43 directly from the bottle and a cup of coffee as a base, instead of olive oil. Next, he adds the rice and a little condensed milk.
While you let the ingredients cook over high heat, place some lemon peels on the surface and season the contents of the paella pan with cinnamon to give it “an additional boost” and achieve a creamy texture. Later, she dresses the rice again with condensed milk. For decoration, place whipped cream in the center and decorate the rest of the surface with cinnamon sticks and lemon peels to recreate the look of Asian coffee.
A recipe that has won a lot of enmity on social networks, where they describe this invention as an “aberration”, a “dunk” and, ultimately, “an offense to the people of Cartagena.” However, there are those who have come out in its defense, saying that it must be “delicious because of its similarity to rice pudding.” Of course, some are more concerned about the effect that alcohol intake could have and not so much about the flavor it promises to give to the palate.
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