Spanish food is the most popular of all European cuisines. It's because of the rich history of Spain that today, it's cuisine is the most sought-after cuisine in the globe. Moreover, Spanish Cuisine has traveled long distances and today it's the most popular of all European and continental cuisines. So today let me tell you the origin of one such dish which is one of the most famous dishes in Spanish cuisine-Paella. It is the national dish of Spain. It is pronounced as “Pa-e-ya”.

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Paella Valenciana History:

Paella Valenciana history goes like this. Paella Valenciana was originally cooked by farm laborers using rice and green & white beans and tomatoes. For extra flavors, rabbits or chicken and snails were added along with saffron. This was previously eaten straight from the pan using wooden forks.

Valencia region is one of the largest producers of rice since it was introduced by Moors over 1200 years ago. Since Valencia region is a coastal region hence over time a lot of seafood crept into Paella. But still, the authentic ones are made of just rabbit, snails, and chicken.

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Paella Valenciana Recipe Origin:

The origin of the name is still disputed. Some believe that it was first prepared by a lover for his fiancée and the word is derived from the Spanish word(para-Ella) which means ‘for her’. So even today although women do most of the cooking in Spanish households, this dish is specifically made by men of the house. Well, typically the name Paella could also mean a “Pan” as in Valencia pan is called “la paella”. Valencian language roots back to Latin and in Latin to the word “patella” refers to a “pan”. Another theory says that it could have been named after the Arabic word ‘Baqiyah” which means “leftovers”.

The true History of Spanish Food

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Spanish food has a lot of variety and that is because of the rich historical and cultural diversity the country has witnessed over time. Some people say that Valencia cuisines have two parts, the rural component, and the coastal components. Both these components are an essential part of Spanish food. Apart from this the country also witnessed roman rulership which introduced the use of mushrooms and olive oil in their food. I recently got to know this that Spain is the 1^st world producer of olive oil. Then there is Persian influence too in their cuisine that came in since 711AD. The Persians introduce rice, almond, and peaches into the cuisine. The Andalusian region of Spain is also called Muslim Spain or Islamic Iberia was a medieval Muslim territory. This rich history has left some mouth-watering dishes in this region which are a must try for everyone. Paella Valenciana History