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👨‍🍳 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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