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      • Fiery Hot Seasoned Ground Meat
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Paella Valenciana – Spanish Rice with Chicken and Chorizo

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Paella Valenciana – Spanish Rice with Chicken & Chorizo

Great any time of year, this savory Spanish classic of yellow rice is chock full of chicken and chorizo and seasoned with Old Havana Foods Spanish Style Chorizo and Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Resting Time10 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Spanish
Keyword: Chorizo, Sofrito, Stovetop
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into1 to 1½ inch thick pieces
  • 12 ounces Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe
  • 1 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice, fresh preferred, from 1 large or 2 small limes
  • 4 ounces Dry, light white wine, sauvignon blanc, rose and pinot grigio are good options
  • 1/2 Cup Sweet peas (petit pois) if using canned drain and reserve peas and liquid separately
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper, more to taste
  • 1 pinch Saffron, crumbled optional
  • 1 cup Long grain white rice jasmine or basmati preferred
  • 1 link Old Havana Foods Spanish Style Chorizo Sausage (optional) sliced into rounds 1/4" thick
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a 4 to 6 quart stockpot over medium high heat until shimmering, add olive oil and chicken. Sauté 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned.
  • To same stockpot add Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe, chicken broth, lime juice, wine, liquid from peas, black pepper, saffron (if using) and rice to stockpot.
  • Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to lowest setting; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring after 5 and 10 minutes.
  • If using fresh or frozen peas add all of them at the 10 minute mark stirring well to spread throughout, if including our Spanish Style Chorizo add the sliced rounds now. Cook an additional 8 to 10 minutes until rice is cooked through. Remove from heat.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. If using canned peas add ½ of them now, stirring gently to combine. Cover and let stand 8 to 10 minutes. Top with remaining peas. Serve.

Authentic Cuban Black Beans

A plate of Authentic Cuban black beans
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Authentic Cuban Black Beans

Enjoy Cuba's second national dish in minutes! Black beans simmered with our authentic Cuban family recipe sofrito cooking sauce will be ready in just minutes.
Course: Lunch, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Cuban
Keyword: black beans, gluten free
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe
  • 2-15 oz cans Black Beans (do not drain beans)

Instructions

  • Combine 1 jar Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe and 2 (15 oz) cans of Black Beans (do not drain beans) in a saucepan over medium low heat. Stir to combine. Cover and heat until bubbly, about 7 to 10 minutes. Serve over rice, quinoa or cauliflower rice
  • Top with diced onions and red peppers if desired.

Quick ‘n Easy Kung Pao

Plate of Kung Pao made with Old Havana Sofrito
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Quick ‘n Easy Kung Pao

East meets West in this super simple riff on a Chinese classic. Old Havana Foods Sofrito plus hoisin and your favorite protein and veggies combine for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Beef, Chicken, Shrimp, Sofrito, Stir-fry, Tofu
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe
  • 1/2 cup Hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed red pepper
  • 3 teaspoons Vegetable oil we prefer peanut oil
  • 2 medium Zucchini, diced
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 pound your favorite protein chicken, shrimp, beef, pork or tofu
  • 1/4 cup peanuts

Instructions

  • Pre-heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • In a bowl, mix Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe, hoisin sauce, water and crushed red pepper if using, until well combined.
  • Add 1 teaspoon oil to preheated skillet and swirl to coat. Sauté zucchini over medium-high heat until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove zucchini from pan and set aside. Repeat with 1 teaspoon oil and red peppers sautéing 5 minutes and then setting aside. Repeat with remaining oil and protein sautéing approximately 5 to 7 minutes or until raw meat is cooked through.
  • Return sauteed zucchini and peppers to pan and combine with the cooked protein. Reduce heat to medium. Add sofrito-hoisin mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all pieces. Heat through until bubbly.
  • Top with peanuts if using. Serve over cooked rice. Enjoy!
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