What is socarrat?
This Golden Crust Loved by Paella Enthusiasts The socarrat refers to that thin crust of rice that cooks at the bottom of a paella pan. It is slightly toasted, crispy, and full of flavor. It is certainly the most complicated…
Category Tips & Tricks
Essential Steps for Paella Preparation
Preparing paella is more than just mixing rice with a few ingredients. Its cooking is more complicated than it looks. Selecting the right ingredients, creating a flavorful broth, and strictly following the steps for cooking the rice are essential skills…
How to Choose a Paella Caterer?
Paella is a popular dish from Spanish gastronomy. Its convivial nature, its preparation in front of guests, and its ingredients have made it a favorite for large events (weddings, birthdays, village festivals, family reunions). To successfully make a paella for…
Where to Get Squid Ink for Cooking?
Squid ink is used in cooking to give food a black coloration. Produced by cuttlefish and squid, this black, opaque liquid must be extracted from the cephalopods before being packaged and then added to the preparation of pasta or rice.…
What are the origins of fideuá?
Just like paella, fideuá has Spanish origins, more specifically from the coastal city of Gandia, about 50 km south of Valencia. Several stories attempt to trace its invention. It is generally attributed to a fisherman, who was also a cook…