Valencian Paella: Origin and recipe
the Paella Valencian is much more than a typical Valencian dish. This is the main symbol of our gastronomy.
The origin of the Valencian Paella
The paella Valencian which everyone could access, becoming the main course that represents the Valencian cuisine.
Being paella such a significant dish for the Valencians, could not be missing in the letter of Arròs i Més.
The authentic ingredients of the Valencian Paella
The Paella Valencian must include certain ingredients to form the most traditional combination and special of all. Among them we have the chicken and the rabbit, the garrofó, the flat Jew, the saffron, the firewood (ideally of orange to give it the star touch) and the pump rice, among others.
Paella is a dish that is not improvised, but all traditional steps must be followed. The stirfrito must be prepared, brown the meats, control the salt point, the amount of rice needed… each of the steps is part of the traditional paella recipe .
One of the most common mistakes when a paella is prepared is to remove rice. It is a common error for those who are accustomed to cooking another type of rice, but in the paella, once the rice is put, it is totally prohibited, since stirring interrupts the uniform cooking process, releasing excess starch and causing the rice not to let go. When the rice is added, it must be spread once with a spoon or spatula and let it do its magic without touching it.
In short, not removing a paella is not an oversight, it is a gesture of respect in front of the recipe for traditional paella, it is a way of letting the set of ingredients work together, to give a tasty and authentic result.
The Socarrat is one of the steps of the most anticipated Valencian paella for lovers of this typical dish. It is a layer of slightly roasted rice that adheres to the bottom of the paellero. This layer is very difficult to get, it takes practice, but the trick is to climb the fire in the last minutes without removing the rice at any time.
The last step is equally important as the previous ones: let the paella stand a few minutes before serving it. In this way, all flavors will be settled and the traditional taste of a lifetime will remain.
In Arròs i Més we take care of every minute of cooking with love and dedication to obtain from each paella the perfect result. In addition, we know the importance of enjoying this dish with the best company and where you want, so our service is born from paellas and rice to carry in Jávea, so that every special occasion can be accompanied by the real Valencian paella.
