Any way of using a large paella pan on an induction hob?

[itm]

We make paella from time to time, using paella pans which are 34cm and 40cm diameter bases. Is there any way of using paella pans of this size on an induction hob?

 

[itm]

Induction Hob Converter?

Hmmm....I had no idea such a thing existed. Presumably I'd need 4 of them for a 40cm paella pan, and would need to wait about 90 mins for it to come up to cooking temperature?

 

[itm]

get a (tri-ply / multi-clad) paella pan - saute pan ? that distributes the heating provided by the underlying induction ring better

Never heard of tri-ply/multi-clad either. I have so much to learn. My understanding was that pans needed to fit entirely inside the designated zones on an induction hob in order for any heat to be induced. How would that work with say a 40cm multi-clad paella pan?

 

[itm]

Errrrm. I've never used one... But I presume you just use only one and put the pan on top of it, I guess there is some heat loss and a little longer to heat up but as it is paella that's not really going to matter is it? Not like its a wok.

If I used just the one presumably it would result in uneven heating of the pan - i.e. all of the heat concentrated in one area of the paella pan (i.e. the area covered by the converter), rather than it being dispersed?

 

[itm]

Have you tried it, it will work to a degree, the heat won't be spread evenly though.

As someone said, I think, how about a camping stove?

Oh I genuinely thought that was a joke. Seriously??

 

[itm]

Why should it be?

Indeed. I'll do some searching.....