What pan can be subsituted for a Paella pan?

I am making Paella for 20 people but unable to purchase a paella pan at this time. What pan can I substitute ?. I was thinking of using a chafing pan since it's not very deep like a paella pan.

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Best Answer

You can use about any pan that you could cook rice in. I've made Paella in a stock pot, hotel pan, and a Dutch oven. Honestly, the paella in the Dutch oven turned out better than it usually does in a paella pan. The heavy bottom of the dutch oven allowed for a much better layer of toasted rice at the bottom. For very large quantities a hotel pan is most convenient, but you may have better luck cooking the rice separately and tossing it together with the other ingredients at the end.

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Quick Answer about "What pan can be subsituted for a Paella pan?"

No problem! Any wide, shallow skillet will be up to the job. If you're making your paella in the oven, just make sure that the entire pan, even the handle, is heat-safe. The most important tip to keep in mind is that your layer of rice should be no more than two inches deep.

What can I use instead of a paella pan?

To make this paella I used a 10-inch nonstick fry pan, but you can use any type of standard fry pan to make this paella. Since standard fry pans are much smaller than paella pans, the secret here is to not overcrowd the pan. Otherwise the rice will not have the correct texture.

Can I use nonstick pan for paella?

Paella experts like the thin carbon steel pans that heat fast and don't retain too much heat. You can substitute a stainless steel or aluminum skillet, but cast-iron and nonstick pans are discouraged.

Can you use a wok to cook paella?

You could cook paella in a wok, but a wok isn't a great substitute for a paella pan for various reasons. The fantastic thing about the cooking world is that we are mixing cultures, tastes and meals from around the world.

What size pan do I need for paella?

The most popular pan sizes are between 14 and 16 inches, and all of those are able to serve 4 people. If you typically serve 4 people, then you can either get a 14, 15 or 16 inch pan. I suggest getting the 16 inch pan, because you are going to want leftovers!

What pan can I use for paella?

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