Paella – Authentic Spanish Cuisine

Spanish cuisine was started way back 5,000 BC. Like Philippines, Spain is also surrounded by water that makes them blessed with different kinds of seafood. One of the most flavourful dishes of Spanish cuisine is “La paella” or“Paella” which is pronounced as “pa-e-ya” with the “e” as in “let”. It is anauthentic cuisine in Spain which is made in an expansive and shallow plate with sloping sides. This Spanish dish is a combination of unusual mixture of saffron-flavoured rice and various meats.It was originated in the region so-called region of Valencia in eastern Spain.

There are three basic varieties of Paella; they are paella valenciana, paella de marisco and paella vegetarian. Paella valenciana is the traditional paella which is a combination of rabbit, chicken and snails, as well as beans and artichokes.The second one is “paella de marisco” also known as “paella mixta”. It is the most popular version of paella because it is a combination of seafood and chicken. And last is “paella vegetarian” which comprises of white beans, artichokes, eggplant and peppers.This kind of paella is appropriate for people who are quite health conscious.Another version of Spanish classic Dish is “paella madrilena”. Like other paellas, it is usually served in other Spanish restaurants and catering services.

In making paella it is important to use the short grain rice becauseit absorbs the flavoursprecisely. Also, the rice should be soft, moist and each grain needs to be detached. The good thing about this Spanish dish is you can use almost anyflavorful ingredients. Thecommon ingredients of this Spanish dish are lobster, mussels, clams, shrimp, sausages, chicken, ham, and pork. Vegetables such as artichoke hearts, potatoes, peas, tomatoes, onion, and garlic are also important ingredients of this Spanish dish.  The key to have a successful paella dish is using the ‘paellera’ or paella pan. This kind of pan was really produced in cooking paella.