"James Silverton" > wrote in message
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> Hello All!
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> I like paella as served in several Spanish restaurants but I see many
> different recipes. Could someone give me a definition of "paella"?
>
> I know basically what it is but is there a definition that covers the
> various forms? In passing, I must confess to a slight initial lack of
> enthusiasm for all shellfish dishes that involve the shells even if I like
> things like Vietnamese mussels in ginger sauce.
>

Paella has no real recipe. You'll find it is usually a bed of saffron
seasoned rice and layered with a host of proteins from chicken, pork,
mussels, clams, shrimp and then onions, olives, tomatoes, peppers, garlic
etc. Basically all the great classic ingredients you'd find in Spain.

If it costs more than 200 bucks, it is genuine paella.

Paul
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> James Silverton
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