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Spanish Paella

Spanish Paella

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  • Servings4
  • Time60 mins
  • SkillMedium
  • Spice LevelMild

GFMild

Paella is one of the most popular and iconic dishes in Spanish cuisine, but did you know that it used to be considered peasant's food? There are many variations of this classic dish, but every authentic version has two consistent ingredients: saffron and bomba (or calasparra) rice. What makes this dish so special is saffron; it's the most expensive spice in the world, can only be harvested by hand, and can cost up to $10,000/lb. Thankfully, this easy recipe is much more affordable! In under an hour (30 min active cooking), you can enjoy the flavors and culture of Spain from the comfort of your kitchen! Don't forget to grab a glass of red wine and play some Spanish guitar music to complete the experience (flamenco dancing is optional)!

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Developed By: Our Founder! Rachael Lake, Founder & CEO
Spanish paella has held a special place in Rachael Lake's (Raquel Lago) heart ever since she lived in Córdoba, Spain. She still remembers getting chills from attending flamenco and Spanish guitar shows, taking cooking classes, and being so immersed in the language that she would dream in Spanish.

Get the Beverages Ready!Tempranillo TimeWhat's the best part about having a night in? Your own bottle! We recommend pairing this paella with a medium-bodied tempranillo or grenache red blend.

"¡Baila conmigo!" Dance With Me! Flamenco Spanish GuitarListen to a Spanish Guitar - Romantic Guitar playlist on Spotify while you cook.

What You'll Need

Cook It Right: The Paella Pan

Paella is one of the few dishes where the equipment genuinely is the recipe. Here is the pan I would buy, with the rice and saffron that go in it.

  • Garcima 16 inch Pata Negra Paella Pan
    Why this brand: Garcima is made in Valencia and it is what the restaurants there use. The point of a paella pan is that it is wide and shallow, so the rice cooks in a thin layer and forms the socarrat, the caramelised crust at the bottom. A deep pan gives you rice stew.
  • Matiz Espana Bomba Paella Rice, 2.2 lb
    Why this brand: bomba is the whole trick. It absorbs three times its volume in stock without turning creamy the way arborio does, which is why paella has separate grains and risotto does not. Do not stir it, and do not substitute long grain.
  • Spanish Saffron Threads, La Mancha
    Why this brand: La Mancha is the protected Spanish origin, and this is a small jar at a sane price rather than the tourist tins. Steep a generous pinch in warm stock before it goes near the pan. Never buy powdered saffron, and never buy the yellow stuff labelled Spanish seasoning.
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Supplies & Suggestions

  • Olive oil, Proteins: shrimp, mussels, clams, chicken, or soy chorizo.
  • Basic Cooking Supplies: pots, pans, a cooking spoon, prep bowls or cups, measuring cups and spoons, a can opener, etc.
  • Drink Pairings (optional): medium-bodied tempranillo or Grenache blend.

Customer reviews

From customers of our Spanish Paella kit, 2017–2020. We no longer sell the kit, but the recipe on this page is free.

4.9 out of 5 · 21 reviews

  • So Surprised!

    When we received the kit is looked so simple we thought this can’t be that good. It was the best of all the take Out Kits we have tried. We used shrimp as the protein.

    Wanted to buy it again but last we looked it was not yet in stock.

    MICHAEL T. · May 2020

  • Great dish with a kick.

    We love this dish. However one of the biggest challenges was finding chorizo. We could find dried chorizo in the store so we found some fresh. Overall the dish was great, and it hade a good bite to it. But that might have been the chorizo we found.

    Mikaela E. · May 2020

  • Paella

    Overall good however not totally authentic tasted a bit barbecue.

    Vincent R. · May 2020

  • Awesomeness

    This kit was amazing. It was easy, and delicious. We bought it with the Spanish chorizo and added chicken. My husband has declared that this needs to be in regular rotation of meals we make. We want to try it again with other proteins.

    Jessica · April 2020

  • Super flavorful

    I purchased the additional add on sausage, and I’m very happy I did!! Brought a whole other level of tastiness to the dish (although I strongly believe it would have been mighty tasty without it). Super easy to prepare. Very rich, deep flavors.

    Tina S. · November 2019

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  • Delicious and Easy

    This was a great family meal for my family of three. I have been craving paella, and this hit the spot.

    Scmc824 · October 2019

  • Excellent flavor; easy to prepare

    As with most of the meal kits, it doesn't take long to prepare this one. It is by far my favorite kit. I give gift certificates to friends just so they can experience this particular meal. The flavors and texture are perfect. I usually get burnt out on meals with a stronger flavor profile but I enjoy every bite during the first meal and with the leftovers.

    Lori · September 2019

  • perfect on its own

    The suggested Tempranillo was a nice touch. Thanks!

    MB · February 2019

  • Fabulous and so easy!

    I ordered the add your own protein (I used 5 Morningstar Farms link sausages, sliced and a can of garbanzos, drained and rinsed). So yummy. Better than I had hoped. It made six good sized portions and could easily serve eight if used as a side dish. I have one suggestion: For the AYO protein orders, why not include vegetable broth instead of chicken? No big deal really; I had some vegetable broth of my own and the dogs across the street loved the included chicken broth on their kibble.

    MELINDA M. · February 2019

  • So Flavorful and So Yummy

    Made this for dinner tonight with the chorizo. I added chicken thighs to the dinner for more protein. This meal is huge. My husband and I like big portions so sometimes 4 servings become 3...even without the chicken I added this meal would definitely serve 4 if not 5. Will buy this again soon.

    Jenn B. · January 2019

  • Yum!

    Another easy to make, delicious dish from Takeout Kit! This one makes a metric ton of food. The whole family loves it.

    Jenny · July 2018

  • Paella!!!

    Absolutely delicious! My husband and I both loved it, and had plenty for left overs. I added shrimp, which was a perfect addition. So easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.

    Patti K. · May 2018

  • Super easy to make and

    Super easy to make and a large amount of food for the price!

    Sarah M. · May 2018

  • Paella

    I’m really impressed with this service and this dish! It was really easy and impressive. I can’t wait to try some of their other products. This is the first meal service I have tried that actually makes sense. Love it.

    Kay · April 2018

  • Great for Lunchbox!

    We prepared this kit to pack for lunches. The instructions were easy to follow and the flavor was amazing even as "leftovers". My husband does not care for artichokes so I had extra for my serving!

    Sharon B. · February 2018

  • WICKED GOOD!

    This was so, SO GOOD! We made this for a romantic dinner and paired it with a bottle of Spanish red wine. The instructions were super easy to follow, and the flavor created is incredible! We've since given this kit to friends as a gift, and they raved about it too!

    Christine C. · January 2018

  • Delicious and Easy

    I was very happy with my kit. The instructions were easy to follow and the food tasted really good and it was easy to make. I will be purchasing from them again.

    Adele H. · December 2017

  • Absolutely Delicious!

    I made this for my parents and husband. Everyone couldn't stop raving about it! It was packed with a lot of flavor (the squirt of lemon added even more!), and was pretty easy to make. I will definitely purchase this one again. Highly recommend!

    Glowqueen07 · September 2017

  • Great Flavor!

    I use 4 fresh ingredient meal delivery companies so I was a little skeptical about trying one that doesn't include fresh produce or meats. No need to worry! The paella was amazing! My husband and I both loved the flavors and it was easy to prepare.

    Jill B. · August 2017

  • Loved it!

    I was really impressed by this kit. Not only was the paella tasty, but it was extremely easy to prepare and actually took the amount of time indicated. I would order this again and look forward to trying other takeout kits as well.

    Nicole B. · June 2017

  • OMG

    The paella is SO GOOD.

    Carey D · April 2017