Paella Perfecta

Paella might just be the world’s most perfect company dish—from the drama of presenting the giant pan at the table, to the beautifully seasoned, addictively flavorful rice. Once you get the knack of it, the paella recipes in this chapter are not at all complicated or time-consuming and can be prepared with supermarket ingredients. They are also infinitely tastier and more authentic than anything you might have encountered as paella at American restaurants. This said, paella is a dish that relies on a specific technique that demands a wee bit of understanding and practice. Here’s some guidance.