This dish is from the Asturias region of northern Spain, located on the northern coast of the Iberian Peninsula, which is famous for its hard cider.
Hard cider is usually available in the autumn in many supermarkets. Apple juice can be used instead.
Helpful Hints:
_ Bijol or turmeric can be used instead of saffron for the rice.
_ Minced garlic can be found in jars in the produce or condiment sections of the supermarket.
_ A quick way to chop parsley is to wash, dry and snip the leaves off the stem with a scissors.
Countdown:
_ Start rice.
_ Make halibut
_ Complete rice.
Shopping List:
To buy: } pound halibut, 1 bottle hard cider or apple juice, 1 box 10-minute brown rice, 1 small package saffron, 2 medium tomatoes, 1 small bunch parsley.
Staples: flour, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black peppercorns.
