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Everything You Need to Make Paella
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items My husband absolutely loves Paella! So here is everything you need to make your own.
Paella without saffron is Jambalaya... which is also very good, but if you want to make paella a good open saffron thread is crucial. The first step before you start cooking is to warm a shot glass of water and put a pinch of saffron threads into the water to allow them to “open up”.
Organic Saffron - Banu Award Winning 2g
To start your paella, you want to drizzle a little olive oil in the pan. We prefer an olive oil from Greece and we buy it in bulk because I use olive oil in my cooking constantly.
Mr. Papou's Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3L
You will want to start by caramelizing a yellow onion down to form the sweet base of the paella.
Yellow Onion, 1 Each
Once the onion is caramelized, add garlic until you start to smell the fragrance fill the room.
Christopher Ranch White Garlic 3 pack, 3 oz.
The beautiful thing about paella is, you can add literally any meat. I like chicken thighs as a part of my base. Brown your meats in the fragrant onions and garlic.
Just Bare Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
The beautiful thing about paella is, you can add literally any meat. My husband believes chorizo is crucial to a paella. Chorizo can come cooked or uncooked so if it is uncooked brown it with your your meats in the fragrant onions and garlic OR if i...
Cacique, Pork Chorizo, 9 oz
My husband personally prefers an orange bell pepper, but your paella will be more beautiful if you use a red or green bell pepper. I believe red ones have a better flavor, but it is chef's preference on the color. Add after the meats are finished b...
Red Bell Pepper
This rice is perfect for the signature dish! Add 2 cups of rice to along with 4.5 cups of water and the saffron once your other core ingredients are added.
RiceSelect Jasmati Long-Grain Jasmine Rice
Spicing your paella really comes from the heart. Paprika is a core ingredient, but I generally find spice mixes that label themselves as Cajun tend to really hit the mark in the right way. I always cover the top with spices and then finish off to t...
Spice Hunter Cajun Creole Seasoning, 1.9oz
The paella pan of my dreams... for now I just use a large skillet... but a girl can dream right?
Ruffoni Historia Hammered Copper Oval Gratin with Acorn Handles
The measuring cup I actually use and conveniently it holds exactly the amount of water I use.
OXO Good Grips 4-Cup Angled Measuring Cup
Measuring cups are a kitchen staple.
KELOFKO 16-Piece Stainless Steel Measuring Set
Be sure to stir it up with a heat resistant spatula.
Gorilla Grip Nonstick Silicone Spatula, 11.6"
This is a go to spice if something from the paella flavor profile just feels like it is missing. It adds a nice smokey flavor (should be in your Cajun mix, but a little extra may be needed)
Frontier Co-op Smoked Paprika, 1.87 oz
Red Chilli flakes are great if you need to add a little spice.
Himalayan Chef Red Crushed Pepper Shaker
This is another seasoning I like to throw in when I have it on hand for another dimension in the flavor profile.
McCormick Grill Mates Smokehouse Maple 3.5oz