Garcima Polished Carbon Steel Paella Pan 42cm, serves 10-17 portions

The original. Garcima is the workshop in Valencia that most professional kitchens associate with paella, and this is the polished 42cm — bare carbon steel in the essential entertaining size, serving ten portions of thin Valencian rice.

Bare carbon steel is the working surface that has been central to paella since its inception. It heats quickly, browns effectively, and develops a seasoned patina over time that creates the socarrat for which the dish is famous. However, it can rust if left wet — a compromise made for the bare-metal finish.

Constructed in the traditional manner: pressed carbon steel, dimpled across the base, with two riveted handles that maintain their alignment under heat. The dimples reinforce the base of the pan to keep it flat while cooking, and assist the rice in settling into the thin, even layer desired for paella. A 42cm pan accommodates roughly 10 portions of thin Valencian rice, 14 at a medium depth, or 17 when stretched deeper for a more substantial dish.

Features

• Pressed polished carbon steel — the classic Valencian paella surface
• 42cm diameter cooks paella for approximately 10 to 17 portions depending on rice depth
• Dimpled base enhances the pan floor and aids in even rice distribution
• Two riveted side handles for safe lifting at the line or table
• Compatible with gas burners and open flames
• Develops a seasoned dark patina with use that enhances performance over time
• Made in Valencia, Spain

Serving Guide

• Thin rice (Valencian style): 10 portions
• Medium rice: 14 portions
• Full rice: 17 portions

Care

Season before first use: rinse, dry, apply a thin layer of vegetable oil, heat over medium until the oil just begins to smoke, cool, and wipe out. Repeat once or twice for a more robust seasoning. After each use, hand wash with warm water (avoid strong detergents that can strip the seasoning), dry immediately and thoroughly, then apply a light film of oil before storing. Not dishwasher safe. Not oven safe.

Safety

Not suitable for induction cooktops or ovens. When cooking over an open flame, use a stable burner stand or trivet to support the pan. Use oven mitts when handling the pan while hot.

• Brand: Garcima
• Type: Paella Pan
• Barcode: 8412595100423