Paella Kit - 1kg Rice, 2 Paprika, 3g Saffron and 34cm Garcima Pan

• 1 x 34cm Garcima carbon steel paella pan (feeds 4-6)
• 1kg Calasparra imported Spanish short grain paella rice
• 2 x 70g Tins Sweet Smoked Las Hermanas spanish paprika - one sweet smoked and one hot !
• 3 grams Novin quality Persian saffron
• Free Shipping

Deluxe Paella Pack with 34cm Garcima Carbon Steel Pan

The star of this offer is the 34cm Garcima carbon steel paella pan with the signature red handles that characterise the Garcima brand.  The pan is strong and durable, yet thin and dimpled to conduct heat straight through to your rice.  The base is slightly convex as all authentic paella pans are.  This makes it suitable for gas hobs, oven, and open fire but not so suitable for flat electric or induction stovetops.  The 34cm pan is suitable for 4-6 guests.

In addition the pack contains all the 'hard to find good quality' ingredients you need to start cooking paella.  All ingredients are imported and represent the highest quality authentic brands.  You just need to add the fresh ingredients.

Paella Rice :

Note that we are currently substituting our premium Tartana Bomba rice  into this offer !

Bomba rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the most recognised and sought after variety of paella rice in the world, and the wetlands of Albufera Lake in Valencia are renowned for the production of high quality bomba rice.  This Valencian bomba rice is produced by Tartana rice company in Spain, and available for you to buy now on Saffrondust. 

This offer includes 2 x 1kg cloth bags each containing 1kg Tartana Bomba rice of Valencia and includes free shipping anywhere in Australia.  

Generally available only in specialist delicatessens and grocers, it is almost impossible to buy authentic bomba rice in Woolworths or Coles.  

Characterised by low yields and resource intensive cultivation, bomba rice has a long maturation resulting in a highly dehydrated grain.  Your friends and family will be amazed at how well you have recreated the authentic taste of the perfect paella.

Its high cost of production and limited supply means the bomba strain of rice commands a premium over other rice varieties, and bomba rice has unique properties that make it perfect for paella and many other types of cooking :

• Bomba rice expands horizontally not lengthways
• Bomba rice is less starchy than arborio, resulting in grain separation which means it doesn't become sticky or creamy when cooking
• Bomba's high amylose content prevents it sticking to cookware
• Bomba rice absorbs up to 3 times its own weight in broth 

 Short grain rice has less of a rice flavour compared to long grain rice (eg Basmati), but instead absorbs all the wonderful flavours from the recipe when cooking, making it a great rice for stock absorbtion and perfect for cooking paella. 

 Your rule of thumb when cooking paella is 80-100g of rice per person, and with bomba rice allow 3 ladles of liquid for every ladle of rice.  Whilst bomba is a premium rice, this 2kg bomba rice of Calasparra offer will deliver 20-25 serves to your family and friends, resulting in a cost per serve around $2.00. 

Read out article about choosing the right rice to cook paella.

Paprika :

This offer includes 2 x 70g tins of Smoked Las Hermanas Spanish paprika imported directly from the Las Hermanas company in Spain.   1 tin is sweet smoked, and the other is hot !

Spanish paprika, otherwise known as pimenton, is made from spicy capsicums roasted over a wood fire.  Sweet paprika, or dulce, is made from mild capsicums, and smoked paprika, or ahumado, is made from mild capsicums with extra smokiness.  Hot paprika is made from extra hot peppers !

Paprika is the 4th most consumed spice in the world, and when it comes to buying paprika you should only ever consider authentic Spanish or Hungarian paprika.  Spanish paprika is dried over a wood fire, whereas Hungarian paprika is sun dried.  Hungarian paprika whilst still delicious, lacks the zest and woodiness of its Spanish cousins. 

Read our article about the different types of paprika.

Saffron :

This offer includes 3 x 1g packs of Novin quality Persian saffron.  

The Novin brand is one of the premiere saffron brands in Iran, producer of over 90% of the world's saffron, and the grade on this product is A1+ which is grade 1 by ISO 3632.

Novin saffron delivers an aroma, colour, and potency more intense than we have seen in any supermarket saffron in Australia.  Once you inhale the fresh aroma of this saffron we are confident you will agree.

The saffron is grade 1 under ISO 3632 (the international standard for saffron quality) and contains 100% dried red stigmas from the crocus sativus flower.

Short grained rice, saffron, and paprika are 3 essential ingredients when cooking paella, and they are typically the most difficult and most expensive ingredients to find and buy quality.  

This paella kit takes all the hard work out of finding ingredients - you just add fresh meat and vegetables.  All ingredients are top quality imported brands which have not been repackaged in any way.

Place your order today and we will despatch within 24 hours, and you will soon be cooking up a delicious paella for your friends and family. 

Note : The paella kits are free shipping Australia only and do not ship to overseas addresses.

For more information click on the links below :

• For recipe inspiration check out our top ten tips for a perfect paella
• Read our basic paella recipe and watch the video
• What is the best oil to use in paella
• How to make my own paella spice mix
• What is the best paella rice ?
• Top ten tips for a perfect paella

Garcima Carbon Steel Paella Pan Care Instructions :