This traditional Spanish rice is the essential base for a classic paella. Paella (pah-ay-yah) roots are found near Valencia, where this family style dish may have different ingredients, the constant in the recipe is this naturally delicious rice. The rice has a specific absorptive quality and exterior hardness which allows it to absorb flavour but not get mushy, very important qualities for paella.
See our recipes section for a terrific paella recipe.
1 Rice:1.5 Water
Short grain, Spanish white rice.
Making paella of course, though one can also just cook up this rice with Spanish flair; adding a few threads of saffron and a teaspoon of orange zest to the cooking liquid, or once cooked add some diced pan fried peppers, garlic and tomato. Creates a delicious side for seafood or spicy chorizo sausages, or for a vegetarian twist toss your choice of cooked seasonal vegetables into the rice.
Comforting starchy aroma, compliments any added Spanish style seasonings.
Rich and creamy.
Paella rice becomes creamy, yet remains firm once cooked.
Creamy, distinctly separate grains.
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