Calasparra Rice - 1Kg

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Do not add spice. To all of the spicy food lovers this may be a tough one for you. Adding spicy peppers or hot sauce is an absolute no. If you want to add a touch of smokiness add saffron which is a signature ingredient or even paprika. Although saffron is not always available at local supermarkets, it can be easily found on Amigofoods. But if you do find yourself in Spain one day try bringing home some saffron as a souvenir, you won’t regret it! Socarrat (Optional): Bomba rice is known for creating a socarrat, that crispy layer at the bottom of the paella. To achieve this, you can turn up the heat during the final minutes of cooking, allowing the rice to form a crust. Just be careful not to burn it. The high starch content gives it a creamy consistency when cooked and its high absorbency keeps it full of flavor. Paella! This famous saffron infused rice dish is a traditional Spanish recipe that comes fully loaded with seafood or anything your heart desires! You don’t need a paella pan to cook paella, any skillet or even a large pot will do, and it’s surprisingly straightforward to make. Adjust Cooking Time: Jasmine rice cooks faster than paella rice, so you’ll need to reduce the cooking time. Depending on the variety and brand, jasmine rice generally cooks in about 10-12 minutes.

If you want the closest experience to authentic paella, using Bomba or Calasparra rice is recommended. These two varieties have the ability to absorb flavors and create the characteristic socarrat at the bottom of the pan. Not sure where to find a paella pan? You can easily find one on Amigofoods at a great price! Can You Use Basmati Rice for Paella? Basmati Rice If you love paella rice but aren’t able to get your hands on some arborio (a type of Italian short-grain rice), or basmati, rest assured that there are plenty of other substitutes out there that you can use instead. The liquid to rice ratio for paella is usually 1 cup of rice to 3 cups of liquid which is on the softer side than ideal. I use slightly less (2.3 cups liquid per 1 cup rice) because seafood drops a LOT of liquid (especially mussels) and you can always add more water/broth at the end to soften / finish cooking rice but you cannot UNDO overcooked, bloated, mushy rice.The short, pearly grain is not your ordinary rice; its maturing process is 30% slower than other kinds of rice, making it incredibly absorbent. This type of rice is so special, it’s protected by European law with its own appellation of origin since 1986 (the first rice in the world to gain such distinction). The town of Calasparra in Murcia specializes in the now known as “paella rice,” and there’s no substitution for it.

As with many other now common Spanish ingredients, we have the Moors to thank for bringing rice to Spain. Rice also contains antioxidant properties that can minimize heart disease and stroke. Next, rice can induce weight loss because it is considered a low-carbohydrate and low-fat diet. Rice also contains low amounts of sodium which is helpful in controlling high blood pressure. Rice is a source of fiber that helps the growth of beneficial bacteria to improve digestion and regulate bowel movements. Lastly, Calasparra rice is gluten free. Recipes Although bomba rice is the best rice for this dish and will give you that authentic dining experience, there are still other alternatives for you to consider.The key to using long-grain rice as a paella rice substitute is to cook it to perfection. You want tender rice that’s still slightly firm to the bite. Why? This will make sure it doesn’t turn to mush when you add your other ingredients.