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Paella in Valencia and at Home | Made in Spain with Chef José Andrés | Full Episode

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Paella

Cultural Context

Originating from the Valencia region of Spain, paella is a vibrant rice dish traditionally made with local ingredients like rabbit and snails. It symbolizes communal dining and celebration, often enjoyed during family gatherings and festivals. Today, variations abound globally, incorporating seafood, chicken, or vegetarian options, making it a beloved dish in many cultures.

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6 servings
Servings4
2 cups short-grain rice
1 lb chicken
0.5 lb rabbit
2 cups local tomatoes, chopped
1 cup green beans, trimmed
1 cup garrofo (flat bean)
4 cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika (pimentón)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 guindilla (spicy pepper), whole

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Start by preparing the rice fields, which will be filled with water around springtime for planting rice.

2

For paella Valenciana, use good chicken and rabbit, local tomatoes, green beans, and garrofo beans.

3

Cook the chicken and rabbit until they are very brown on the outside to enhance the flavor of the paella.

4

Add the vegetables (green beans and garrofo) to the pan and roast them along with the chicken and rabbit.

5

Once everything is nicely browned, add water to the mixture and bring it to a boil for a few minutes.

Equipment Needed

paella panstirring spoon

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfishmilk
Local Name: Paella

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