Spain’s national dish is often considered to be paella, a saffron-infused rice dish that originated in the Valencia region. Traditional Valencian paella includes rice, green vegetables, meat (rabbit and chicken), land snails, and beans. However, seafood paella has become widely popular and is often what comes to mind for many when thinking of the dish. Paella is cooked in a wide, shallow pan called a paellera, allowing the rice to form a crispy bottom layer known as socarrat. This iconic dish represents Spain’s rich culinary heritage, its regional diversity, and the importance of communal dining in Spanish culture.
Discovering Spain’s National Dish: Paella
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