Easy Paella-Inspired Rice Casserole

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• ¾ lb manila clams
• 1 tsp Spanish saffron
• 1 Tbsp warm water
• 3 cups chicken stock/broth
• 1 ½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 ½ cups uncooked Japanese short-grain white rice ((equivalent to 2 rice cooker cups))
• 2 cloves garlic ((minced))
• ½ cup white wine
• ½ red bell pepper ((sliced))
• ½ orange bell pepper ((sliced))
• 2 chicken thighs ((cut into small pieces))
• ¾ lb sliced squid ((rinsed))
• 8 tiger shrimp ((I prefer keeping the shell for retaining more flavor))
• 8 -10 asparagus spears
• Diamond Crystal kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 2 g reen onions/scallions ((chopped))
• lemon ((to serve))