Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute
Paella is one of Spain's most well-known dishes, so if you haven't heard of it before now, it's time to feel a little self-conscious. Thank goodness no one else saw that. This classic dish is a perfect showcase of the delicious meats and seafood that make this country a sought-after culinary destination. There are many types of paella, but the best known are Valencian paella, seafood paella, and mixed paella. Valencian paella consists of a combination of white rice, green vegetables, meat (chicken and rabbit), land snails, beans, and seasoning such as saffron, rosemary and occasionally lemon. Seafood paella replaces meats with seafood and omits beans and green vegetables. Mixed paella is a more free form combination of land animals, seafood, vegetables, and sometimes beans. Learn this delicious signature dish to make for your next get together; your guests won't be disappointed.