How difficult is it to make paella?

[Anonymous]

I'm scrolling around online, it sounds reasonably simple, anyone made at home? We don't have an official paella pan but do have a wide/shallow copper skillet that I think would work.

[Anonymous]

I've made paella with a dutch oven. The biggest things to worry about is the fluids. The consistency (watery vs clumpy) is the toughest part to get right.

[Anonymous]

Easy peasy. You just put everything in the pan and let it be.

Be sure to get the right kind of rice and time the seafood so it doesn't overcook.

[Anonymous]

Not hard. If you can make jambalaya you can definitely make paella. Pan isn’t that important.

[Anonymous]

I've had enough bad paella that I'm reluctant to order it anymore. And friends who make it? Even worse. I find that it is clumpy, overcooked, etc.

I have an Italian friend who swears they make the best paella - theirs is the one that turned me off of it. I would never tell them because it is a source of pride for them.

My point being - just watch it and follow instructions.

[Anonymous]

It’s not hard. Use bomba rice. Don’t overcrowd the pan.

[Anonymous]

^^meant to say Spanish, not Italian.