Which Paella Equipment is Best

So when preparing an authentic Paella with the right pan, then properly setting up a Paella burner is a very important part of the Paella tradition and experience.

Even though it may look as a complicated issue, the good news is that it is actually a very simple task, but at the same time, it is extremely important to take the necessary precautions so we can enjoy an afternoon outdoors free of any kind of danger either to our physical integrity or to the safety of the environment.

Let’s find out what are the classical materials needed to cook a Paella, plus we’ll learn the whole process of how to install the Paella equipment step by step, so there won’t be any detail left out all the while eliminating all possible risks.

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What is the Classical Paella Equipment

In essence, Paella burners (from now on we’ll refer to them as “Paelleros”) are stoves with one or more concentric circles used to cook in a homogeneous way, so the rice receives the same amount of heat while being cooked. 

Therefore allowing our Paella to be well balanced and fully tasty, by the process of lighting a flame after the combustion of the gas running inside, generally butane gas.

Though “Paelleros” come in various presentations, they are mainly classified according to the number of independent rings they have to distribute the flame. The greater the number of rings that the paella pan has, the greater the diameter of the Paella pan.

• A Paella pan with 1 ring is ideal for small diameter utensils. 
• A Paella pan with 2 rings will distribute the flame independently through 1 or 2 rings, so it can be used with utensils of intermediate diameter.
• Paella pans with 4 rings are ideal for paella pans or utensils of all diameter, but they are basically used for large Paellas, since for obvious reasons they are the ideal equipment to distribute the flame over one or more rings.

How to Install the Perfect Paella Equipment

Let’s now review the process of installing a full Paella equipment, step by step and easy as it gets!

Keep in mind that as “Paelleros” are gas-fired products, the proper installation of a Pan becomes a matter of uttermost importance so that it won’t create any future  inconvenience that will turn a wonderful day outdoors into a rough memory.

As we mentioned before, “Paelleros” are essentially stoves activated due to the combustion of gas such as butane. Since using them has some risks, it is very important to know that all instruments must be correctly installed when preparing the burner.

The Right Equipment

These are the elements for the correct set-up of a Paella pan:

• Gas Cylinder – Generally butane gas bottles, usually the type of gas that is used most of the time for the use of “Paelleros”.

• Gas Regulator – Must be connected to the outlet of the gas bottle or cylinder and with the rubber that leads to the Paella pan. It should be taken into account that for Paella cookers up to about 50 cm in diameter, a regulator of 30 millibars is enough and for Paella cookers with a diameter greater than 50 cm in diameter, regulators of 50 millibars are suitable.
  
• The Rubber – Responsible for carrying the gas from the cylinder to the “Paellero”. It is very important that we verify that it is in good condition and it must also be kept in mind that these flexible tubes have an expiration date, after which it is not guaranteed that it may present gas leaks or simply deteriorate during use and consequently, compromise the integrity of the installation of the Paella pan and the gas cylinder.
  
• Paella Burner – Suitable for the quantity of food to be prepared.

• Support – Necessary so we can install at a suitable height the Paella for safe use and handling. We need to be comfortable after all!

The Steps for the Installation of the Paella Equipment

Now that we have learned all the elements that are part of the Paella equipment, let’s take a look into the few simple steps to carry out the proper set-up of the “Paellero” to enjoy a proper Paella:

1. The first step is to have the cylinder stopcock closed and the gas regulator separate from it. For pure safety reasons, It is fundamental that we do not initiate the installation with the gas cylinder connected to the regulator, let alone with the stopcock open.
   
   
2. Connect one end of the flexible tube to the “Paellero”. Hence the rubber must be pressed with the burner inlet. After that we have to connect the clamp crimped to the tube and it must be connected and fixed with the help of a screwdriver.
   
   
3. Now it’s time for the Gas regulator. It is a very important piece in the preparation of the Paella experience. Regulators can be 30 millibars for small diameter Paella pans, as well as 50 millibars for larger diameter paella pans.
   
   
4. The other end of the rubber must be taken and installed to the gas regulator once the flexible tube is connected to the Paella pan, pressing it with the gas regulator outlet that is on one side of it. Once connected, it must be secured by inserting a clamp in the same way as was done with the opposite end.
   
   
5. And lastly, the rubber should never bend or twist. It is important as a safety measure that we remember this step while the Paellero is being installed. With this in mind, the only thing left is to install the gas regulator to the bottle and open the stopcock so we can use the Paella pan with complete confidence.

As you see it has been very easy right? If we have followed these steps while setting up the burners to the letter, it is now the time to finally use the Paellero so we can start the whole Paellita experience fully safe. 

Always remember to take into account the safety tips before installing the elements to be safe to fully enjoy the moment of cooking Spain’s most famous dish.

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