HOW TO PREPARE FIDEUA.

Fideuà is a traditional Spanish dish similar to paella but made with noodles instead of rice. It originates from the Valencia region and typically features seafood. Here’s a basic recipe to prepare Fideuà:

Ingredients:

200-300 grams of thin noodles (fideos) specific for Fideuà (if you can’t find them, use broken vermicelli or thin spaghetti)
200 grams of shrimp or prawns, peeled and deveined
200 grams of squid or cuttlefish, cleaned and sliced into rings
200 grams of mussels or clams, cleaned
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
1 ripe tomato, grated or finely chopped
4 cups of fish stock (you might need more depending on noodle type)
A pinch of saffron or a teaspoon of turmeric (for color)
Olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
A squeeze of lemon juice (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Procedure:

Prepare the Seafood:

Steam the mussels or clams in a pot with a little water until they open. Discard any that do not open.
Remove the seafood from the shells and set aside. Reserve the liquid.
Cook the Noodles:

In a wide and shallow pan (like a paella pan), heat some olive oil. Add the noodles and stir-fry until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Sauté Vegetables and Seafood:

In the same pan, add more olive oil if necessary. Sauté the onion until translucent.
Add the garlic and bell peppers, and cook until soft.
Add the squid or cuttlefish rings and cook for a couple of minutes.
Stir in the grated or chopped tomato and cook until the mixture reduces and the tomato is fully incorporated.
Add Noodles and Liquids:

Return the toasted noodles to the pan and mix them well with the sautéed mixture.
Add the fish stock and the reserved liquid from the mussels or clams. If you’re using saffron, add it now, dissolved in a bit of warm water. If using turmeric, sprinkle it in directly.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cook the Fideuà:

Let the mixture simmer for about 5-10 minutes. Do not stir too much after this point, to get that nice crust at the bottom.
Add the shrimp or prawns and the reserved mussels or clams.
Continue to cook until the noodles are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Serve:

Once cooked, remove the pan from the heat and let it sit for a few minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Enjoy your homemade Fideuà with a side of aioli (garlic mayo) if you like, and perhaps a glass of Spanish white wine!