paella

Saffron-tinted skillet meal

Paella is a Spanish rice dish cooked in a wide, shallow pan—also called a paella.

The rice absorbs flavors from saffron, olive oil, and whatever else goes in: traditionally rabbit, chicken, or seafood, along with vegetables.

The prized part is the socarrat, the crispy rice crust at the bottom.

We ordered paella for the whole table.

rice

bomba

Island folk percussion genre

al dente · grains · stock · broth · sofrito · crust · crispy · toasted · golden · ratio

Spanish

Valencia

Eastern Spanish coastal city

Andalusia · tapas · sangria · fiesta · siesta · flamenco · chorizo · gazpacho · cava · tortilla

seafood

shrimp

Small edible crustacean

  • prawnsEdible marine crustaceans
  • musselsEdible marine bivalves
  • clamsEdible burrowing mollusks

squid · lobster · monkfish · crab · scallops · gambas · calamari · shellfish · lemon · coastal

traditional

rabbit

Long-eared lagomorph

rosemary · artichoke · duck · green beans · lima beans · land · original · authentic · woodfire · rustic

cookware

skillet

Shallow pan for frying

wide · shallow · handles · burner · tripod · woodfire · stovetop · outdoor · propane · lid

celebration

feast

Elaborate ceremonial meal

family · outdoor · communal · sharing · festival · barbecue · picnic · party · wedding · reunion

saffron

threads

Twisted fiber strands

  • infusionSteeping to extract essence
  • goldenBright yellow, or precious
  • yellowHue between green and orange

aromatic · expensive · La Mancha · flavor · bloom · steep · warm · Spanish · coloring · spice

Categories
Opposites
culinary origin/national cuisine

paellasushi

Vinegared rice with toppings

pad thai · fish and chips · hamburger · dim sum · haggis

rice dish preparation method

paellarisotto

Creamy Italian grain dish

congee · rice porridge · sushi rice · steamed rice · fried rice

meal format/serving style

paellasashimi

Thinly sliced raw fish

salad · sandwich · TV dinner · microwave meal · cold cuts

Phrases
Family

paellas, paella pan

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G