👨🍳 Mastering Paella Technique and Timing
LIP #140
Jul 16, 2025
🥄 Preparation Essentials:
- Make good stock the day before
- Prepare sofrito (onions, peppers, tomatoes) ahead - can be frozen!
- Cook proteins first (dark meat chicken preferred)
💰 Saffron Gold:
- Costs up to $265 per pound
- Provides umami taste and color
- Only a pinch needed
⏰ Perfect Timing:
- Let paella rest 7 minutes after cooking
- Cover with basket/cloth to retain moisture
- Add shellfish last 5 minutes (clams open in 2 minutes, cook in 3-4)
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