The lid most cooks don't realise they need until the first time they try to keep a paella warm at the table. Garcima's aluminium lid covers paella pans from 32cm to 34cm diameter — sized to fit the family-dinner range, with built-in steam release vents that stop condensation pooling on top of the rice. Pressed aluminium with a central knob handle, lightweight enough to lift one-handed, sturdy enough to last.
Two real uses: keep a finished paella warm at the table while guests serve themselves, or use during cooking to trap steam and finish the rice when the centre needs a bit more time. The devaporiser vents around the centre stop water dripping back onto the rice surface and ruining the socarrat — a detail the cheap generic lids get wrong.
Made in Spain by Garcima, sized to match their standard paella range.
Features
- 36cm diameter lid — fits paella pans 32cm to 34cm
- Pressed aluminium construction — lightweight, durable, easy to lift one-handed
- Built-in steam vents — release condensation cleanly without dripping back onto the rice
- Central knob handle — comfortable grip even when the lid is hot
- Keeps paella warm at the table — the accessory most cooks wish they'd bought sooner
- Made in Valencia, Spain — sized to match Garcima's paella pan range
Care
- Hand wash in warm soapy water
- Towel-dry to prevent water spots on the aluminium finish
- Avoid abrasive scourers that can scratch the surface
- Not dishwasher safe — detergents will dull the aluminium