HOW TO MAKE THE FIRST USE OF A PAELLA OR PAELLERA

HOW TO MAKE  THE FIRST USE OF A PAELLA OR PAELLERA

In this blog post we will teach you how to use a paella pan for the first time. The first use of a paella is very important, this is because we must remove the protective layer that it has from the factory. This layer protects it from oxidation while it is stored in a store or warehouse, but it should not be left on since, Although it would not cause us any kind of harm if we consume it, it could alter the flavor of our rice.

To eliminate this protective layer, we must carry out a heat treatment, which will also serve to tan the steel against possible deformations caused by heat.

To do this, we must fill the paella with water and boil it for about 10 minutes. Following this, remove the boiled water, clean it with soap and water and dry it well.

After it dries, apply a layer of vegetable oil, a simple way to do this is to rub it with a sheet of kitchen paper, so we can throw it in the trash when we are done with it. This layer of oil will protect it from rust until its next use, and it is a process that you should repeat every time you use and clean your carbon steel paella pan.

If you want to know how to keep your paella pan in good condition after giving it its first use, we recommend you look at our article on paella maintenance, and we hope that the information offered in this article has been of help to you, rice lovers.

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