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Paella

🇪🇸 A dish from Spain

Paella, a dish from Spain
Jan Harenburg · CC BY-SA 4.0

A wide-pan rice dish coloured with saffron, cooked until a toasted crust forms at the base.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsRice, saffron, seafood or rabbit, peppers, peas, olive oil
🔥Cooking methodCooked uncovered in a wide flat pan to form a crust
👅Flavour & styleSavoury, saffron-scented; prized toasted bottom layer
🕒When it’s eatenLunch · festive

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Paella come from?
Paella is a dish that originated in Spain.
What is Paella?
A wide-pan rice dish coloured with saffron, cooked until a toasted crust forms at the base.