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Spanish
culinary area
Valencia
a concise guide
for diners & travelers
Why Valencia is special
Valencia is the home of the Paella, Spain's culinary symbol.
Insights on the
cuisine of Valencia
 Valencia's
historic Middle Eastern heritage is evident in its use of rice and citrus fruits (both culinary
concepts were imported by the Phoenicians and Arabs who used Valencia as a trading outpost).
This province is a land of
rice eaters (most of the rest of Spain prefer long crusty
bread
loaves).
Paella - Valencia's
crown culinary jewel
Paella is Valencia's best known dish. It has endless variations, changing from town to town. To
compound the confusion, a dish of saffron rice, chicken, sausage, seafood, peas, and peppers,
cooked in a large round pan with a flat bottom and two handles, is called Paella a la Valenciana
outside Spain.
Arroz con pollo -
the local favorite
The real paella of Valencia is more austere - the saffron flavored and colored rice is mixed
simply, often with chicken but without sausages and pimientos. In this guise,
it's known locally as arroz con pollo.
  
Major culinary city
The city of Valencia is the top all around food city in the Valencia region. Criteria include cooking, food markets, cooking ingredients, cooking schools, beverages, dining and restaurants. Alicante in southern Valencia
region is the runner-up.
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