National Spanish Paella Day

National Spanish Paella Day is an American holiday dedicated to paella. It’s a great dish that comes from Spain. It is prepared with rice, meat (animal or fish), and sauce, and is supplemented with various spices. As a result, we get a very versatile main dish with a rich flavor and bright aroma. The holiday is celebrated annually on March 27.

History

The history of the creation of National Spanish Paella Day is not known. Connoisseurs of this dish probably wanted to mark it on the calendar so that more people would know about it!

Many researchers believe that paella appeared in the 8th century when the lands of Spain were conquered by the Arabs. Representatives of the East brought rice, without which it would be impossible to prepare the dish. The name of the person who came up with the recipe is unknown, but the region of origin of paella is known – Valencia.

The dish was originally popular among workers and farmers. It was prepared with as many ingredients as they could find. In addition to rice, it included various vegetables and herbs. If the dish was intended for a feast day, chicken, duck, or rabbit meat was added.

Interesting facts

• Originally, the dish was cooked in a large two-handled skillet over an open fire. It was called the paellera. The cooking utensil probably gave the dish its name.
• Today, there are more than two hundred varieties of the dish.
• The Spaniards themselves consider paella a purely Valencian dish, but not a national one.

How to celebrate

Visit a café or restaurant to sample paella from professional chefs. Surprise your family and friends, and test your own cooking skills by making this dish yourself. There are tons of recipes on the Internet!

Spread the word on social media. Ask other users if they have tried paella and what their favorite recipe is.

When is National Spanish Paella Day in 2025?

National Spanish Paella Day is observed on March 27 each year.

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