From its humble origins in the rice paddies of Valencia to its status as a culinary icon, paella is more than just food. It ...

Rafael Vidal, Levante's owner and chef, has been offering masterclasses in paella since around 2009 at its first location, which is outside the city. And besides teaching locals and visitors how ...

Hay ciudades que evolucionan. Otras, simplemente, despiertan su verdadera identidad. Valencia no está cambiando. Está revelando lo que siempre ha sido: un imán para el talento, la creatividad y ...

Three of the best places to try Valencian paella. 1. By the sea: La Pepica Serving Valencian rice dishes to Spanish royalty for more than 120 years, family-owned La Pepica is one of the city’s ...

Travel; In Search of Authentic Paella—and Other Great Rice Dishes—in Valencia I had no idea what chefs could do with rice. The number of varieties I encountered was dizzying—and delicious.

In a 13- or 15-inch paella pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high until it is hot but not smoking. Add the chicken and rabbit pieces. Sear the meats on all sides until well-browned, about 8 ...

Must-try dishes. 1. Paella Valenciana. This saffron-infused rice dish is like a religion for Valencianos (people from Valencia).It’s not unusual to witness full-on arguments over how to make it ...

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Add the meat back to the pan along with the rice, snails and all of the beans. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle simmer and leave undisturbed for 25 minutes until all the stock has been absorbed.

1. Best for observing the traditional cooking process: Casa Carmela. Originally a beach shack that served as a changing room for occasional bathers, Casa Carmela has been managed by the same ...