Portuguese Seafood Rice Recipe

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• STEP 1.Cook the onion and celery in the oil in a casserole over a medium-high heat for 10 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and bay leaves, and cook until the garlic is translucent. Stir in the paprika, chilli flakes, fresh tomatoes and a generous amount of seasoning.

• STEP 1.Add the tinned tomatoes and sugar with 1.5 litres of cold water, then stir and cover with a lid after 5 minutes.

• STEP 2.After the liquid begins to simmer, reduce to a medium heat and allow to gently simmer for 45 minutes.

• STEP 3.Next add the rice, stir once and leave to cook for 15 minutes with the lid on.

• STEP 4.Adjust the seasoning, then add the mussels, stir well and cover with a lid again. Cook for 10 minutes or until all of the mussels have opened. Adjust the liquid volume by adding a little more just boiled water if it seems a little dry, then add the prawns.

• STEP 5.Cook for 2 minutes with a lid on and then stir in the chopped oregano, parsley and butter, and serve in shallow bowls.