Paella Valenciana with Cannabis Saffron Oil
Saffron-scented bomba rice with chicken, rabbit, and green beans — the original from Valencia. Cannabis-infused saffron oil deepens the golden crust (socarrat). Pinene's herbal brightness mirrors the rosemary and snails of tradition.
Ingredients
- 2 cups bomba or Calasparra rice
- 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into pieces
- 8 oz rabbit (or more chicken)
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup lima beans
- 4 cups warm chicken stock
- Large pinch saffron threads
- 1 tsp smoked pimentón
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp cannabis-infused olive oil
- Lemon wedges
How to make it
- 1
Bloom saffron in warm stock for 10 minutes.
- 2
Brown chicken and rabbit in olive oil in a wide paella pan.
- 3
Add green beans and lima beans. Sauté 3 minutes.
- 4
Stir in pimentón and rosemary.
- 5
Add rice, distributing evenly. Pour in saffron stock.
- 6
Cook over medium-high 10 minutes, then medium-low 10 minutes. Do not stir.
- 7
Increase heat at the end for 2 minutes to develop socarrat (the crispy bottom).
- 8
Rest 5 minutes covered with a towel. Drizzle cannabis saffron oil. Serve with lemon.
Cooking tips
- Never stir paella after adding stock — socarrat is the prize.
- Bomba rice absorbs three times its volume. Don't substitute.
- Listen for the crackle at the end — that's your socarrat forming.
Dosing calculator
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Edible onset is typically 30–90 minutes. Wait 2 hours before re-dosing.
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If new to edibles, begin with 2.5–5mg THC per serving. Effects may take 30–90 minutes to onset and can last 4–8 hours. Do not drive or operate machinery. This is not medical advice. Full disclaimer
Best paired with
Pair with these strains
Each one matches the pinene story of this dish.
Alaskan Thunder
Sativa
Energizing • Creative • Focused
Jack Herer
Sativa
Focused • Creative • Energizing
Romulan
Indica
Relaxing • Pain Relief • Cerebral
Why this pairing works
Pinene — in your strain and on your plate
Pinene is the terpene of the forest. It famously sharpens focus and counteracts the foggy edges of THC, making pinene-forward strains a great match for herb-driven, woodland-style cooking.