Spain's Rice with Chicken: NOT Paella!

[@Petespans]

Hola! Do you have suggestions for future on location episodes. ¡Graciaaasss!

[@britinmadrid]

Galicia is well known for its ‘potaje gallego’, of course. Asturias for its deservedly revered ‘fabada asturiana’. Finally, wine country has its ‘lentejas a la riojana’ as well as the bottled stuff. I’m not sure how extensively you have travelled in the Iberian peninsula having just discovered your channel.

[@Petespans]

Lentejas a la riojanaaaa! One of my very first videos : kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKamo3SKqpaDmtU Galicia es tema pendiente Many thanks!@@britinmadrid

[@michaelalbers9237]

You should come back to Portugal again. We still have family pointing us to the video of Bacalhau à Brás, but that campsite is closed. Would love to see you in Idanha-a-Nova. ⛺🚴🍷🍑🧴

[@Petespans]

@@michaelalbers9237 Hey Michael! Do you know I drove past not long ago? Fond memories! Family must be grown up by now. I think I have a grand total of 3 videos from Portugal, so yes, hight time I paid a visit :)

[@stevesinclair4159]

Could you please give a list of ingredients & cooking instructions - trying to follow it on the video & noting it down is too hard and it's easy to get it wrong.

[@jimringo2569]

Pete you are publishing new dishes faster than most of us can cook them which is commendable. I enjoyed the robust working dude get-it-done demeanor of this episode. I cook a lot on a boat galley and these one pan braised dishes are very handy and delicious. Thanks again for the production quality and effort.

[@Petespans]

Oh, delighted you appreciate my output and use on boat :) Yeah, aiming for one a week... bless you for tuning in again!

[@swishswish386]

I love this bloke...He can only be described as "cool" 👍👍👍

[@Petespans]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@NaCreagachaDubha]

Just discovered your channel tonight. Your food is fabulous! Many thanks Pete

[@Petespans]

Bless you! So glad you enjoy my stuff :)

[@jamesmellersh141]

Best food show on KZbin.

[@louie4wales]

as always Pete looks and without a doubt tastes amazing.

[@Petespans]

Well, I do try to look as good as I taste 😉 Bless you for tuning in :)

[@louie4wales]

I meant the food @@Petespans 🤣🤣🤣

[@bensmith7536]

one pan chicken and rice dish, one to try for sure.

[@Petespans]

One pan! Hadn't thought of that :) Thanks for tuning in Ben!

[@hazayad]

Good to see you are on top form! Cheers!

[@Petespans]

Oh yes! Bless you for tuning in again :)

[@Picasso_Picante92]

Oh, by the way, you've asked for suggestions. Years ago I attended my friend's wedding at her home town of Berga in Catalunya. Wonderful mountain town full of history and local cuisine. I suggest you visit during the celebration of the Patum festival which coincides with Corpus Christi (end of May this year). The festival is freaking outrageous! You'll love it. Look it up.

[@Petespans]

What a great idea. I am aware of the festival and plan to go :) Watch this space!

[@Picasso_Picante92]

@@Petespans If you go, please post a video!

[@lewissussman1166]

Seems like Keith Floyd must be one of your spirit guides. I love his, and your, authentic style of cooking (and imbibing), and respect for the cultures you appreciate. Of course I lament not having Keith around, but discovering you makes up for it.

[@Petespans]

My only claim is that we share the same birthday :) Bless you for your kind words - I do confess to channeling the inner Floyd at times!

[@lewissussman1166]

@@Petespans Well, he shines through you pretty well. You are living a dream of mine, here's hoping your channel explodes and supports your wanderings for a long time, so we can all vicariously enjoy watching. I swear I can smell what you're cooking. Salud!

[@Petespans]

@@lewissussman1166 Bless you Lewis!

[@mickjamesgarage]

Lovely stuff. Will give this a go! Cheers Pete.

[@Petespans]

Let us know how you get on! Lovely to hear from you Mick :)

[@Texaswesternwriter101]

Thank you Pete. If I ever travel back to your neck of the woods, dinner and wine is on me!

[@Petespans]

Can't wait! Bless you for tuning in :)

[@Picasso_Picante92]

Growing up in a Puerto Rican family I remember my mother making a similar dish called Asopao. In addition to chicken it contained pork and potatoes. A Caribbean risotto of sorts. Think I'll rry your recipe this weekend. Cheers mate.

[@Petespans]

Ah, the Caribbean risotto sounds intriguing! Let's see if Spain's version can live up to it. Enjoy cooking this weekend!

[@anajackson6677]

In America, we have Taco Tuesdays....This Spanish recipe has made me create "Milagros de Miercoles". Tuesday for Mexican. Wednesdays for Iberian Spanish 🙂

[@Petespans]

Milagros de Miercoles - love it! Maybe we'll start "Tapas Thursdays" next...

[@anajackson6677]

I wouldn't hate an episode on Tapas❤️❤️❤️

[@michaelbridges2545]

I enjoy your videos. It always intrigues me when your chickens over in Spain look to have a yellowish skin, while chicken here in Australia doesn't look like that at all.

[@Petespans]

Spanish chickens must be on a saffron diet, giving them that unique glow! ... or they are fed corn. Thanks for commenting Michael :)

[@Texaswesternwriter101]

I did your chicken and rice dish several nights ago. I was a great dish!!! Your loyal fans need to try it. Great flavor and yes, very creamy. Cheers!

[@Petespans]

You got it right! Bravo!

[@Emoreignz]

Found your channel a few days ago looking up bourride because I remembered Floyd always championed it. You've gotten me in the kitchen a few times already this week, I appreciate it. I must say your approach is very reminiscent of Floyd's, he wasn't one for measuring either or adhering to a single cooking dogma. You could be the next! Your content is astonishingly high quality for the traction you have - I agree with others that have said as much. I suppose provincial cooking is somewhat of a niche, but just the cinematography and and scripting and quality/authenticity of the cooking should be enough. I say just keep at it. I'll be watching as long as you do! Cheers, Emo (big fan of absinthe, going to order some pastis and give that a whirl)

[@adamwilliams1426]

It always irks me that he doesn't get more viewers. It worries me too, because I don't want him to stop.

[@Petespans]

Who needs a million viewers when I have viewers like you who appreciate my videos? I ain't going nowhere :)

[@Petespans]

@Emoreignz I think I enjoyed a glass of Pastis in a couple of videos. Thank you for your encouraging words. I shall continue trying to improve with each video and hope for the best. I do admit to channeling my inner Floyd at times. I also find myself doing a Gordon at times!!! ("onions, in...done") HELP!

[@musicbydesign1]

You always seems to take us on a journey. Passport ready

[@Petespans]

Join me when you can!

[@stephensheer6781]

GREAT LESSON AS ALWAYS THANK YOU

[@Petespans]

Thank you for your support, I appreciate it!

[@48plaster]

great dish

[@Petespans]

Thanks for watching! So glad you liked it!

[@dojufitz]

The onion, garlic, artichokes & peppers would do me. Very entertaining vid.

[@Petespans]

Bless you, amigo!

[@Braadslee]

Great recipe thank you, i would love to see more spanish rice dishes.

[@Petespans]

Can't wait to film more :) Also plenty amongst previous videos. Bless you for tuning in and commenting :)

[@shortstrip]

Great stuff! Whenever I'm in Spain I love to eat chiperones but I'm not sure how to prepare them myself, especially how much cleaning is required. Can you do something on that?

[@Petespans]

Totally! Great idea :)

[@nancycunningham4225]

I enjoy your content! I'm learning so much, thank you!

[@thethirstymason9684]

This is very similar to lebanese riz a djej. The main differences are in the spice profile and roasted nuts for topping. It looks delicious 😋

[@Petespans]

Thank you for sharing that comparison! It's interesting to see the similarities and differences between dishes from different cultures.

[@Texaswesternwriter101]

This is tonight's dinner dish. Went shopping today for the fresh items. Another fine simple local dish. Thank you Pete for sharing both your travels and food discoveries. Stay safe and keep up the good work. Thanks for teaching an old chef new tricks!

[@Petespans]

Thank you for trying out the recipe and for your kind words. I'm glad you're enjoying the content!

[@jonathandunkerley7260]

Keep em coming Pete! 👨🏻‍🍳

[@Petespans]

Will do amigo!

[@airpaprika]

Brilliant!

[@dr1311]

This seems an exact antithesis compared to the jumpy style of presentation of Ramsay. Very nice way of presenting the dishes, keep going.😊

[@Petespans]

Will do! Many thanks for your support :)

[@Jedders1968]

I guess you are at La Jonquera. We used to pass through there on our way to Pals. Nice recipe as always.

[@Petespans]

Spot on! and a few bonus points for writing it in Catalan :) I've been meaning to report from Pals and Peratallada...

[@Jedders1968]

I'll look forward to that. Your Catalan videos bring back great memories for me and I definitely intend to return to Catalunya - hopefully by road again as it was a great drive through France.

[@NClass468]

James Martin needs to see your videos on Spanish rice cookery! ¡Saludos!

[@Petespans]

James who? (joke!) It helps when you've lived here for half your life :) Thanks for tuning in. un abrazo!

[@cookingshowchannel_01]

Lovely 👍

[@Petespans]

Appreciate your support!

[@RobertGregson-p1g]

Le Perthus? Great recipe as always Pete. Keep them coming

[@1jankie]

THANKS GREAT

[@Petespans]

Thank you for watching!

[@Benito-lr8mz]

Arroz meloso esta muy bueno en España hay infindad de sabrosos platos con arroz aparte de la deliciosa y universal paella otro de mis favoritos platos Españoles con arroz es el llamado Arroz al Horno pero existen el Arroz Negro; Arroz Caldoso; Arroz con habas y nabos ; Caldereta de marisco con Arroz ; Arroz a banda etc...

[@Petespans]

Yeah, more than one can cover in a lifetime. Many thanks for your support :)

[@Kumurajiva]

Im gonna try this

[@Petespans]

Go for it! Let me know if you need any tips along the way. Enjoy the cooking!

[@kusinanijunior]

VERY NICE INDEED! AND I LOVE THE NAME OF YOUR CHANNEL..

[@Petespans]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@stevenking3149]

Great video - you have yet another new subscriber. Love the Keith Flloyd references!

[@Petespans]

Welcome to the club! We have plenty of Keith Floyd references in store for you!

[@austin2842]

I think the algorithm just found you bro.

[@Petespans]

Yeah, picking up slightly :)

[@austin2842]

@@Petespans Good luck!

[@huwwynjones2144]

Damn!! That looks amazing. Will try ASAP

[@Petespans]

Do let us know how it turns out. Happy cooking!

[@larrybaby9377]

That's a beauty! Thanks! Question: You do seem to sprinkle in a lot of salt at different stages. Is it traditionally salty or is it just to personal taste?

[@Petespans]

I find that a small pinch of salt looks like a whole lot on camera.

[@yoda101]

Another one. He does not miss! Merch coming soon?

[@Petespans]

Gotta Merch the Pans, right? Thanks for tuning in :)

[@What1drink]

Do you have any recommendations for books on Spanish cooking ?

[@Petespans]

I'm really sorry not to be able to help... I learn everything here on the ground. I have a few cookbooks but pretty sure none of them are translated. For French, I could advise...

[@adammiller2759]

Will you feature some of info on Majorca's great native son Rafa Nadal in your next video?

[@Petespans]

If we knew Rafa's favourite dish! Thanks for commenting!

[@adammiller2759]

@@Petespans As devoted follower of Pete's pan, I am happy to do some research for you. ChatGPT says a Rafa favourite is "reportedly "pa amb oli," which is a simple yet delicious dish consisting of bread rubbed with tomato and olive oil, often accompanied by cured ham, cheese, or other toppings. Nadal has mentioned in interviews that he enjoys this dish, which is a staple in Majorcan cuisine." all the best.

[@Petespans]

@@adammiller2759 Brilliant! Watch this space :)

[@jameskeegan641]

Wonderful cuisine! Is that a 26 CM pan you're using?

[@Petespans]

I can't remember to be honest!

[@chefarchiepie]

I'll bring the Rioja if you're cooking mate 👊

[@Petespans]

Deal! Let's just make sure the Rioja doesn't disappear before the fire's lit!

[@dougoneill7266]

Good stuff. Is this Perpignan?

[@Petespans]

yeah, not far. LA JONQUERA.

[@jepolch]

After glancing at the truckers behind you, I expected you to invite them to dinner.

[@Petespans]

My mistake!

[@Thesilverthunder777]

MEGA! Paradiiiise!

[@Petespans]

Are you feeling the Spanish vibes already?

[@happycherylc]

I couldn't fine this specific recipe in your recipe file on line

[@Petespans]

petespans.co/recipes/

[@thomaseriksen6885]

I know what's for dinner 🇳🇴🇪🇸🇫🇷

[@Petespans]

Yupiiiii!

[@tedmac8049]

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