Ascensión Casero
Ascensión Casero
It all started as a hobby, but today it has become his true passion.
He studied at the Tourism Center of Valencia, where he specialized in rice and new technologies related to this grain. Over the years, he gained experience in preparing various rice dishes and working with different rice varieties.
His specialty focuses on the preparation of dry and creative rice dishes, both using gas and wood fire, for which he has received several awards in professional competitions in the Valencian Community, where he has had the opportunity to promote Valencian culture and traditions through cooking.
Currently, he is part of the Original Paella team, cooking giant paellas and traditional stews for various events.
Ascension Casero recipe: Baked rice in pumpkin
@ascension_casero's Baked Pumpkin Rice transforms the classic Valencian stew into an autumn-winter spectacle. With the pumpkin as the container and protagonist, the rice is baked inside its own skin, absorbing natural sweetness and intense aromas. A soupy, creamy rice that plays with the sweetness of the pumpkin and the comforting texture of the traditional dish. An original experience, perfect for those looking to surprise without abandoning their roots.
Ascension Casero Recipe: Rice with Quail
@ascension_casero's Quail Rice is a tribute to traditional game cuisine, reinterpreted with a modern technique. The quail is browned alongside garlic, chanterelle mushrooms, and a sautéed mixture where a touch of white wine and optional cayenne pepper add a rich flavor. A deep broth is extracted over low heat, which then gives life to the Albufera variety of dry rice, resulting in a dish with character, intense aromas, and a juicy texture savored down to the last grain.
Ascension Recipe: Pot of rice with fesols and Naps
Olla de arròs amb fesols i naps by @ascension_casero captures the warm essence of traditional Valencian stews. With a generous mix of pork (rib, belly, snout, trotters, and tail), beans, turnips, cardoon, and potato, this brothy rice is brimming with character and tradition. Simmered until the stock reaches a creamy texture, this winter dish offers a comforting embrace, ideal for sharing on cold days.