Sollana Cebolla Paella Rice 1kg
- Sollana Spanish paella rice absorbs stock steadily, allowing flavour to develop without the grains breaking down
- The grains expand evenly as liquid reduces, helping the dish keep its shape when served
- Designed to work with saffron‑based stocks, sofrito and paprika without overpowering the rice itself
- Short‑grain size encourages uniform absorption, helping seasoning remain balanced throughout
- This Spanish paella rice helps maintain a dry, defined finish rather than a creamy or sticky texture
Retail price
£4.50
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Paella demands a rice that absorbs flavour without losing structure. This Spanish paella rice is grown in the rice‑growing area of Sollana, in Valencia, where short‑grain varieties have long been cultivated specifically for traditional paella cooking.
The grain absorbs stock gradually, drawing in saffron, sofrito and seasoning while remaining firm and separate as the liquid reduces. Rather than turning creamy or collapsing, the rice expands evenly across the pan, allowing the surface to stay loose while depth and colour develop underneath. This behaviour is essential for achieving the balanced texture that defines well‑made paella.
Selected for its suitability to wide‑pan cooking and controlled evaporation, this Spanish paella rice responds well to steady heat and resting time. Packed in a practical 1kg format, it offers a reliable foundation for classic paella styles as well as vegetable‑ or seafood‑led variations where clarity of flavour matters.
Are you wondering why choosing the right rice is important when cooking paella? Have a look to our blog, where you will learn how to choose paella rice and why it makes all the difference!
Ingredients: rice
Nutrition (per 100g):
- Energy: 347 Kcal/ 1472 kj
- Fat: 0.53 g
- of which Saturated: <0.1 g
- Carbohydrate: 77.9 g
- of which Sugars: 0.28 g
- Food fibre: 1.4 g
- Protein: 6.9 g
- Salt: <0.01 g
