Paella Valenciana: The Secrets Behind Spain’s Most Famous Dish | Food Secrets Ep.1 | DW Food

Paella is – next to tortilla and tapas – Spain’s internationally most well-known dish. The original recipe comes from Valencia, which is located at the Spanish east coast. While paella is eaten all over the world, many people don’t know about its origins and the secrets that come with it.
For example, paella takes its name from the large, flat pan which is also known as paella. Then, there’s the special rice that Valencians use to cook paella. And most important: never mix fish and meat if you want to eat an authentic paella!

Hungry for more secrets? DW‘s Food Secrets is a series about culinary classics from Europe. We take a look at world famous dishes to find out what makes them so special and successful.

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[anardine]

These "old" rustic kitchens partly outside being heated with fire wood is like heaven to me. The Spanish and Italian people got it right. Great recipe.

[KriptoniteCola]

In my humble opinion Valencia is Spain's and Europe's best kept secret. It may not be as cosmopolitan as Madrid or as sophisticated as Barcelona but everything there exudes charisma and love for life, just like Toni.

Stay awesome.

[deathdude]

"Paella is like love making, slowly and with care." Proceeds to take out flamethrower...

[PewPew_McPewster]

When I visited Valencia, the paella I had was almost exactly like this, with garden snails, artichokes and rabbit meat. I called the restaurant a day in advance so I could have it for lunch, as advised by the locals. The portion that came out was on a large pan, perfect for sharing with my friends. It was amazing!

[ceciliac]

When I found out Valencia is the birthplace of paella, I made a trip to Valencia to sample the authentic dish. Enjoyed every second of the time I spent there.

[gogo]

The most authentic paella video on a German food channel! The glory of the Internet! Keep em coming guys. Good work.

[TheLobstersoup]

I have two very distinct food-related memories of Spain. One was at a mountain village where I had traditional grilled meat from Spain for the first time. It was full of incredible flavors from the wood used and the Rosemary honey. It wasn't a fancy place at all, very rustic, but the view went on for miles until the coast. Impressive for me as a child.
The second was of our neighbours, whose kids I played with, despite not knowing a word of Spanish. They invited us to a Paella (without snails) and it went on for the entire evening. They were cooking outside on a pan they had brought from home. And it was delicious. I only felt sorry for the woman tasked alone with cooking the meal and helped her stoke the fire. At least I hope I helped her.
These are two very unusual Spain memories for me, because later on I returned and learned the language and led a more normal life. But there are these wild tastes and great traditional ways of doing things in Spain. And I'm glad to see the locals are taking pride in their cooking. It really is outstanding and all it takes is love and thyme.

[Drzahman]

I consider this a document of great value. Having lived in Valencia most of my life and eaten at Mr.Montolius myself I approve this video. Paella is the dish you see throughout this video, anything else, are what Valencian people call "rice with..." Prawns, seafood.... but not paella, and not disregarded and frowned upon but actually it is as cherished and traditional as paella itself. These are all the rice variants from the three regions of Valencia and are as respected as the one depicted in this video. It is a touchy topic for many valencians as they saw their paella become more and more mediatic and international. And it's composition and ingredients getting distorted and twisted.

[cristinaguray]

I Am from southern Spain. I have tried varios paellas all Over Spain. But When I went to Valencia and tried the real deal it was mindblowing 🤯 insanely delicious 💕 Out of this world 😍 Can't wait to go back 💃

[eduardotomas]

Filipinos learned how to make Valencia ( we call it Valenciana } from the Spaniards several hundreds year ago my mother prepare valenciana durin town fiesta, loved it.

[Ursaminor]

The rich yellow colour of that chicken was wonderful and natural

[Kobietaindiskie]

I love spain and spanish people and Today i had paella. I was stupid I ordered paella thinking they had used long grain rice but it was booken sphaghetti. But the taste was goood. Spanish people are ❤❤❤❤ . Such a lovely and always happy people. I was having hard time in Italy, the moment I landed in spain all I got was good vibe from everyone❤️❤️❤️

[johnconnolly]

After returning to the UK from living in Valencia for 12 years, I've spent many years "educating" my friends as to the "proper" Paella....not always easy to get rabbit here for some reason, but the result always convinces them that the Paella Valenciana is the only one...great video...makes me want to go back for Paella...La Pepica in La Malvarrosa, El Palmar, Casa Salvador in Cullera....so many great places for a long lazy lunch....

[juanramonsanchez]

Valencia es la tierra más fecunda y generosa de España. Y lo digo yo que no soy valenciano, soy de Murcia. Son grandes vecinos.

[nielsenn]

Really hope to visit Spain soon. Would love to taste real paella made in Spain. Grettings from Denmark 🇪🇸🇩🇰

[jeffreymancini]

This rendition of preparing authentic paella is really uplifting. A text book example.

[ChaseN]

Went to Circuit Ricardo Tormo just a few days ago for MotoGP, and decided to stay a few days extra to explore Valencia after. What an incredible city, both new and old, but i found an authentic hole in the wall paella shop all the locals were eating at, and instantly fell in love with paella, I never knew it was originally a Valencian dish, and it was a bit tricky to understand the people in the shop because they spoke VALENCIAN. Never knew how deep the culture is in Valencia. What an incredible place, totally fell in love with it and will be back.

[afloyd]

Lived in Valencia for a year. I tried so many paellas that were in the touristy areas that I just didn't find good until my teacher (who was born and raised there) took me a little further away from the city for authentic paella. It was the most excellent paella I ever had! I can't also forget that my land lady made a homemade baked version that she gave me every month when I paid rent and a family that I had met invited me to their house for backyard paella that was excellent as well! When you've had the best it's hard to take any other kind of paella seriously when it's not made by a Valencian.

[richardruss]

I have been to Spain many times. However, I have never visited Valencia. I have eaten paella many times but I do not know if it was traditional in this style. I do enjoy paella. I love the traditional style of cooking it over a wood fire. That smokiness that gets into the paella makes it so delicious. Nothing like I have ever eaten here in the United States.

[sunnychen]

As a fellow American I will be having the entire paella for myself thank you v much