TRADITIONAL
| Description | Condition for Judging | Scoring |
|---|---|---|
| Timing | Presented on time | 5 |
| Rice: Texture and Doneness |
Rice should be firm but no raw taste or crunch. No excess liquid | 10 |
| Rice: Flavor Profile |
Rich grain taste with slight overtones of flavoring from stock and seasonings | 10 |
| Other Ingredients: Texture and Doneness |
Cooked properly, not undercooked or dried out or tough from overcooking | 5 |
| Other Ingredients: Flavor |
Each ingredient has specific flavors from being cooked properly | 5 |
| Overall Flavor of Paella | Flavor is distinct, seasoning is balanced and in proper proportion. Flavors all work well together | 10 |
| Appearance and Presentation | Impressive appearance. All ingredients visible and not broken up. | 10 |
| Traditional Preparation and Ingredients | Ingredients are traditional to region. | 5 |
| Socorrat | Proper carmelization of bottom rice. Crispy, but not burnt. | 5 |
KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD
| Description | Condition for Judging | Scoring |
|---|---|---|
| Timing | Presented on time | 5 |
| Rice: Texture and Doneness |
Rice should be firm but no raw taste or crunch. No excess liquid | 10 |
| Rice: Flavor Profile |
Rich grain taste with slight overtones of flavoring from stock and seasonings | 10 |
| Other Ingredients: Texture and Doneness |
Cooked properly, not undercooked or dried out or tough from overcooking | 5 |
| Other Ingredients: Flavor |
Each ingredient has specific flavors from being cooked properly | 5 |
| Overall Flavor of Paella | Flavor is distinct, seasoning is balanced and in proper proportion. Flavors all work well together | 10 |
| Appearance and Presentation | Impressive appearance. All ingredients visible and not broken up. | 10 |
| Traditional Preparation and Ingredients | Ingredients are creative and/or unusual. | 5 |
| Socorrat | Proper carmelization of bottom rice. Crispy, but not burnt. | 5 |