What is it?

Although difficult to grow, Spanish bomba rice is the best paella rice available. Unlike other rice varieties which expand in length when cooked, bomba rice expands in width, and it can absorb nearly three times its volume in liquid. It is hard to find, but is available in specialty shops.

Don’t have it?

Another medium- or short-grain rice, such as arborio, is the best substitute.

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Recipes

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  Classic Seafood Paella

  An icon of Spain's cultural identity, paella is a truly spectactular dish: a thin blanket of saffron-scented rice, studded with fresh seafood. The secrets to authentic paella include using real saffron,…

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  Paella with Shrimp, Clams & Mussels

  Spanish bomba rice absorbs more liquid than other rice varieties. If you can’t get bomba, use another medium-grain rice, such as Goya brand, but add only 3-1/2 cups of broth…

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  Paella

  If you don't have a paella pan, use a 13-inch or larger skillet, or divide the ingredients between two medium skillets. Stainless-steel or anodized-aluminum skillets work best. Don't use cast…