Paella is a mouth-watering Spanish dish that has become popular worldwide. But, it is not easy to make it at home without the right equipment. First off, you need a paellera, a wide and shallow pan that can distribute heat evenly. It’s made of carbon or stainless steel, and the size depends on how many … Continue reading Cooking Paella at Home
Craving a one-of-a-kind culinary experience for your next event in Tucson? Look no further than paella catering cooked on-site! This traditional Spanish dish, known for its vibrant colors, rich flavors, and mouthwatering aroma, is not only a delicious meal, but also a spectacle to behold as it’s cooked right in front of your guests’ eyes. … Continue reading Paella Cooked On-Site in Tucson
Rice is the shining star – Never underestimate the importance of having the correct type of rice and cooking it to its ideal consistency. Bomba rice (sometimes sold under the geographic indication of Calasparra) is the most popular type of rice used for paellas. Bomba is a short-grain rice that looks almost round and absorbs … Continue reading Tips For Cooking The Perfect Paella
Using the correct pan size when cooking paella is a crucial part of creating a delicious dish. Paella pans range in size from a single portion pan to some that can be several feet wide and can feed over 100 guests. A paella pan is shallow, round, and wide. Its shape ensures the rice cooks … Continue reading What paella pan size should I use?
1. It takes around 85,000 flowers to produce a pound of saffron!! 2. Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the “saffron crocus.” 3. Saffron can retail at about $500 an ounce because it is so incredibly labor intensive to obtain. 4. Deep saffron is the color of … Continue reading Saffron – Fun Facts About the Ritziest Spice in the World
Paella is often considered Spain’s national dish, and it originated in Valencia Spain. Its origin goes back all the way to the 18th century. Paella’s name actually comes from the pan used to cook the dish in, which is very wide and shallow. But…what is it? The short answer is: paella is a colorful mixture … Continue reading Paella, what is it?
