Garcima Stainless Steel Paella Skimmer with Wooden Handle 50cm, 12cm Bowl

The classic Valencian paella paddle. Featuring a broad 12cm stainless steel bowl attached to a 50cm wooden-handled shaft, this tool is designed for stirring sofrito at the beginning of a paella, managing the rice as it absorbs the broth, and cleanly lifting socarrat-edged portions from the pan at the conclusion. The wooden handle ensures that your hand remains cool, even when used over a paella burner at maximum heat.

Fifty centimetres is the ideal length for effective use — long enough to access the center of a 50-65cm paella pan without leaning into the heat, yet short enough for precise control. The wide flat bowl distinguishes it as a paddle rather than a serving spoon: it is designed to move rice, not merely scoop it. Once you’ve tried one, you’ll see why every paella kitchen in Valencia keeps at least one within easy reach of the burner.

Produced in Spain by Garcima — the same workshop that manufactures the paella pans this paddle is intended to complement.

Features

• 50cm overall length — designed for reaching across paella pans up to approximately 65cm without leaning into the heat
• 12cm wide stainless steel bowl — crafted for stirring and lifting paella rice, not just for serving
• Natural wooden handle — remains cool to the touch when used over a hot burner
• Traditional Valencian paddle design — the essential tool for every Spanish paella kitchen
• Solid bowl construction — suitable for stirring, lifting, and serving; refer to the perforated espumadera version for skimming
• Made in Valencia, Spain — designed to complement Garcima's range of paella pans

Care

• Hand wash in warm soapy water — never place in the dishwasher (the wooden handle may dry out and crack)
• Towel-dry immediately after washing
• Occasionally wipe the wooden handle with a light coat of food-safe oil to prevent drying
• Avoid extended soaking in water

• Brand: Garcima
• Type: Skimmer
• Barcode: 8412595705505