Paella

Paella originated in Valencia's rice-growing region around the mid-19th century, traditionally cooked over wood fire in a wide, shallow pan that gives the dish its name. Authentic Valencian paella contains rice, rabbit, chicken, green beans, and butter beans, seasoned with saffron to achieve its distinctive golden hue. For the best paella, head to the beachside restaurants of Valencia or El Palmar village on the Albufera lagoon.