- Grain1 c
- Liquid3 c
- Time30 min
- Yield3 c
Instructions
For Paella:
- Bring rice and liquid to a boil, stirring once.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, until thin crust forms on bottom, about 18 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Basic Prep:
- Add liquid and rice to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes or until the rice has absorbed the liquid.
- Fluff with fork and serve.
Tips & Notes
Absorbs 3× water compared to normal rice 2× water absorption. aka Valencia rice. rice of Spain, cultivated in Valencia, THE rice for making paella.
Suggested uses
Ideal for authentic paella, absorbing the flavors of stock and spices well, while staying intact, yet separated and never creamy
This special paella rice is very different from Italian Arborio rice, which is bred to be creamy and Asian rice, which is sticky. Substitution of these strains will result in a soupy or mushy paella.
Use in soups and broths