If you have a ceramic, glass, or induction cooktop, these paella pans were designed expressly for you. Unlike traditional paella pans, which are slightly convex on the bottom, these are perfectly flat and work with smooth top stoves.

Should a paella pan be flat?

For these cook tops, you will need a paella pan with a flat bottom, so that you get a good transfer of heat. Paella pans that are designed for outdoor cooking or gas cooking have a rounded bottom, which won't work well on these types of cook tops.

What makes a paella pan different?

The pan is shallow, wide and round with slightly sloping sides. This shape ensures that the rice cooks evenly in one layer. ... Paella experts like the thin carbon steel pans that heat fast and don't retain too much heat.