ILSA GARCIMA La Ideal enamelled carbon steel Valenciana paella pan

GARCIMA LA IDEAL Valencian paella pan made of enamelled carbon steel:  Garcima enamelled carbon steel pans feature a contemporary stone-effect finish that makes them practical for everyday use, easy to clean and store and oven safe. Garcima paella pans are primarily made of carbon steel—an ideal metal for maintaining the constant temperature needed for cooking a Valencian paella to perfection. Besides paellas, the pans are also ideal for sautéing mussels and shellfish, pan-frying meat, fish and vegetables and frying chips and fritters. A characteristic of carbon steel is that it keeps the temperature of the pan constant throughout cooking, enabling a tasty crust to form. Before first use, remove the sticker attached to the inside of the pan by heating the pan slightly to loosen it. Wash the pan with water and dishwashing detergent and then dry immediately—never leave the pan to air dry. When cooking, avoid striking the pan with kitchen utensils. Never heat the pans when empty. Always avoid overheating the pans by heating slowly and checking the heat constantly. Enamelled pans are oven safe. Do not use in a microwave oven. Stainless steel or wooden utensils can be used when cooking with the pan, but avoid striking the pan with them. Avoid temperature shocks, as they may damage the enamelling. The enamelling makes the pan easy to clean, but it not a non-stick coating.