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FAST PIPI & SQUID PAELLA

PREP + COOK TIME 30 MINUTES SERVES 4

300g squid hoods, cleaned
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup (250ml) salt–reduced fish stock
1 cup (250ml) water
¾ cup (150g) doongara low–GI white rice (see notes, opposite page)
1 pinch saffron threads
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 medium leek (350g), trimmed, chopped finely
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large red capsicum (350g), chopped coarsely
500g pipis
2 tablespoons water, extra
1/3 cup small fresh basil leaves

1 Cut squid hoods down centre and open out; score the inside in a diagonal pattern, then cut into thin strips. Place squid, lemon rind and juice, and 2 teaspoons of the oil in a medium bowl. Cover; refrigerate until required.

Meanwhile, place stock and the water in a medium saucepan; bring to the boil over high heat. Add rice, saffron and smoked paprika, reduce heat to low; cook, covered, for 10 minutes

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