Gochujang Vegan Paella

Gochujang vegan paella

About The Recipe

This recipe reimagines the traditional Spanish paella with a Korean spin, using Gochujang to add a punch of flavor. The dish features a variety of vegetables and rice, cooked in a rich, smoky broth infused with the sweet and spicy notes of Gochujang. The result is a colorful and aromatic dish, where each ingredient contributes to a complex and harmonious flavor profile. This vegan paella is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, making it a perfect dish for gatherings or a special family dinner.

Directions

Soak the soy protein with warm water or hot vegetable broth for 20 minutes.
Sauté’ onion with olive oil for few minutes then add garlic and bell pepper cook for
2 minutes.
Add soy protein and cook for another 3 minutes.
Mix turmeric powder with vegetable stock and pour all broth in the paella pan.
Bring to boil and add the rice, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes without stirring.
Stir in gochujang, green peas and leek, taste with salt and cook for another 5 minutes.
Sprinkle some lemon zest before serving.

Tip: Add a pinch of Spanish smoked paprika

Level: Easy

Ingredients

Granulated textured soy protein 60 gr
Warm water or hot vegetable broth to soak soy protein 120 ml
O’Food Gochujang Korean Chili Sauce 15 gr
Olive oil 15 ml
Onion, chopped 15 gr
Garlic, chopped 5 gr
Yellow and red bell pepper, sliced 80 gr
Bomba rice 200 gr
Salted hot vegetable broth 400 ml
Turmeric powder 1 pinch
Leek, sliced 30 gr
Green peas 50 gr
Lemon zest a pinch