Paella
Paella, a humble dish described for the first time in the Albufera de Valencia. Currently, there are hundreds of variants for all tastes and all across the country, making it one of the most representative dishes of the Mediterranean food.
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Paella, a humble dish described for the first time in the Albufera de Valencia. Currently, there are hundreds of variants for all tastes and all across the country, making it one of the most representative dishes of the Mediterranean food.
The arròs amb crosta is another of the most typical rices from Bajo Vinalopó and Vega Baja in Alicante and Marina Alta (Community of Valencia). The origin is claimed by both Orihuela and Elche, based on old manuscripts. This rice is cooked with red and white sausage as well as botifrarrón. There’s also the possibility to add a beaten egg on to. It’s then put into the oven to form a delicious crust. It can also be made with other ingredients such as rabbit or chickpeas.
The arròs a banda is typical from the coast of Alicante, althpough it can now also be found in Murcia or even Garraf, Barcelona. A fisherman’s dish, it’s made with fish stock, and there are to variants of the recipe: the first: a rice that is usually boiled with salmorreta, a typical sauce made with spicy red peppers, tomato, garlic and parsley; and the second, a broth with fish, potatoes and ali-oli.
The olleta or Olleta d’arròs is a delicious casserole made with different types of meat, cold cuts, a variety of pulses, bones and in many cases, rice. Even if it is typical from the internal region, some variants are also found on the coast.
The coca amb tonyina is a type of squared pie from Alicante that is linked to to the Saint John’s (San Juan) bonfire night. It’s usually eaten during street festivals, and is filled with tuna belly fillets, pine nuts, fried onion and paprika. The dough usually has aniseed as well, and is usually served with figs.
Also known as moniato sant or carabassa santa is a typical sweet from the Community of Valencia which is normally eaten during Lent and Easter. The recipe includes pumpkin, which can be substituted by sweet potato, lmond flour, egg yolk, cinnamon, lemon zest and sugar.
Food is a fundamental part of Valencia’s holidays and festivals. During Fallas, Fiesta de la Magdalena in Castellón, the San Juan Bonfires in Alicante, the Moros & Cristianos of Alcoy or the Rice festival in Sueca, a typical dish, is almost always present, and can be found specially in good restaurants. The Community of Valencia has 44 restaurants that boast a Repsol Sun, and 6 with a first sun. Amongst them we can highlight Barque de Miquel (Dénia), Teatro Bistrot Terrace (Alicante) or Mesón Granaino (Elche).
Now that you know what the favorite local dishes are in Valencia’s cuisine, don’t hesitate to try them while you’re here!
On –site Event Executive at NH Valencia Center
My name is Javier Expósito. I hold a degree in tourism and have been working at NH Hotels for 16 years. I started in the reception department, but for the past 3 years, I’ve been part of the commercial department at NH Valencia Center. Additionally, I perform the roles of an Ambassador and ensure quality. The most rewarding aspect of my job is being a host to hotel guests and providing them with the best possible stay in our property so they can equally enjoy our city. Valencia is a vibrant city with continuous growth and is incredibly convenient to explore due to its flat terrain, making it accessible by any mode of transportation—especially bicycles. My favorite parts of the city include the old Turia riverbed for leisurely walks or sports, the City of Arts and Sciences with its cutting-edge architecture, and the beach where one can savor local gastronomy by the sea.
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