Some find the texture of Arborio rice in paella to be too gummy or mushy, but others find it to be an acceptable substitute, with a notable example being Ina Garten, who always makes sure to have ...

While it's most famous for risotto, Arborio rice can also be used in other dishes like rice pudding, soups, and even paella.

Add them in step 1 along with the squid to give them enough cooking time. Arborio rice will work perfectly well instead of paella rice, if you prefer.

The real home of paella is Valencia in Spain, and there are one or two rules the residents there would probably like us to respect. The first is to use short grain rice, and never to wash it.