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Paella/Main ingredients
What is saffron thread?
Saffron Threads are the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus flower. Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world because each crocus produces only three stigmas, which are laboriously hand harvested during only three weeks of the year.
What rice is used for paella?
Bomba rice
The best rice for paella is Bomba rice, also labelled as Valencia Rice or Rice de Valencia (Valencia is the region that Paella is said to have originated from). The other common rice is called Calasparra Rice (a region in Spain where it is grown).
What are the main ingredients in paella?
Paella Rice
Do you really *need* a paella pan to make paella?
If you have a smooth-top ceramic or induction burner, you will want a paella pan with a completely flat bottom (rather than dimpled) for even cooking. Some pans also have a depression in the middle, which is used for sautéing your aromatics to make sofrito , at the beginning of the recipe.
What else can I Cook in a paella pan?
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, and rice. Cook, stirring, to coat rice with oil, about 3 minutes. Stir in saffron threads, bay leaf, parsley, chicken stock, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium low.
What is the best rice to use in paella?
Rice : It is very important to use the right type of rice in a paella. The best rice to use for paella is called bomba. It is a short grained rice that can hold up to three times more liquid than regular rice, meaning three times more flavour in the paella.
