Discover the essence of Valencia through its iconic paella. Find out where and how to enjoy the best recipe, even by the sea! Immerse yourself in authentic flavors.
The genuine Valencian paella is a culinary journey not to be missed in Valencia. Explore its origin in L’Albufera and the best spots to savor it. Reserve in advance, learn about the essential ingredients, and explore regional variations. Plus, dive into a unique experience with paella on board in the Mediterranean Sea!
You can’t come to Valencia and not enjoy the best paella in its place of origin. Whether you’re planning to spend a few days, a vacation, or just a business trip in Valencia, you can’t leave without trying the best Valencian paella recipe.
Valencian paella is one of the most relevant gastronomic delicacies of the Valencian Community, especially in Valencia, and the Mediterranean coast. The original Valencian paella recipe uses local ingredients such as rice, chicken, rabbit, and vegetables from the Valencian orchard. Currently, there are also some variations such as seafood paella or “senyoret,” among others, depending on the region of the Valencian Community where you are.
Sometimes it’s difficult to find the ideal place to eat authentic Valencian paella, even in Valencia! But don’t worry, keep reading because we know the best places to eat paella in Valencia.
Before preparing your wooden spoon, because yes! The best Valencian paella is eaten directly from the paella pan and with a wooden spoon. You should know a little about its history. Valencian paella was born in L’Albufera, back in the sixteenth century, as the main dish for field workers. The farmers cooked the best Valencian paella with what the land gave them. This is one of the best areas of Valencia, where you will find restaurants and incredible views, in an idyllic setting in the Natural Park, with its birds and fields.
In Valencia, the best valencian Paella is cooked, whether it’s the classic Valencian paella with garrofó and chicken or a good seafood paella or ‘senyoret’ (as it’s called in the Valencia area). Some say it’s because of Valencia’s climate, water, and the type of rice you use, and others because of Valencia’s altitude. And it’s true that the temperature at which the water boils to cook the rice varies depending on the altitude where you cook the Valencian paella. In Valencia, a slow and precise cooking is achieved to cook the rice to perfection.
You should reserve in advance at the restaurant. Valencian paella is a delicacy that requires cooking time, and if it’s a good Valencian paella restaurant, they will ask you in advance if you’re going to order paella and for how many people.
It’s very important to keep in mind that you should order at least a paella for 2 people, so you can enjoy a paella in the pan where it’s prepared, which is also called a paella. Remember that the best flavor is obtained by eating directly from the paella!
To choose the best Valencian paella, you must be in Valencia, ladies and gentlemen, if you haven’t come to Valencia, it’s better to wait for your next trip and consider the beautiful city of Valencia as your next destination.
You should keep in mind that you are looking for the best Valencian paella, so we are going to list the essential ingredients that a Valencian paella should have (if it has more ingredients, it’s possible that it’s no longer an original Valencian Paella recipe, and if it lacks any of the following, it’s not either).
A good Valencian paella must have an intense flavor, each spoonful melts in the mouth, providing all kinds of flavors with each bite. Of course, Valencian paella is a healthy option, part of a balanced Mediterranean diet. These are the indispensable ingredients for the best Valencian paella recipe:
Some paellas in the Valencian Community have other ingredients or are cooked in some special way, if you are going to travel around the Valencian Community, you may be interested to know that you can find other types of paella such as: Paella in the style of Castellón, Paella in the style of El Camp de Túria, Paella in the style of La Marina, Paella in the style of La Ribera Alta, Paella in the style of La Ribera Baixa or Paella in the style of La Safor among other paellas and types of rice.
If you are a lover of the sea and good cuisine, with our paella service on board our boats in Valencia, you will find the perfect plan.
Paella is a dish to enjoy with family, friends, or whoever you want! That’s why we offer paella menus on board our rental boats in Valencia, with all our party packs, bachelor parties, or corporate events.
If you still can’t decide on the best views and the best Valencian paella, take a look at the paellas we serve on board, an authentic delicacy in an exclusive location in the port of Valencia.
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