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• Paella

What is the typical ratio of water to rice by volume in paella?

Answer

3:1

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What is the diameter in meters of the largest paella ever recorded?

Answer

21.5

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What is the name of the crust of caramelized rice at the bottom of a paella?

Answer

Socarrat

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What is the name of the Valencian noodle dish similar to paella?

Answer

Fideuà

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• Paella

What year is the first known written mention of the word 'paella'?

Answer

1840

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• Paella

Which aromatic herb is sometimes added to traditional Valencian paella?

Answer

Rosemary

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• Paella

What is the most common type of paella sold internationally, mixing meat and seafood?

Answer

Paella mixta

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What type of heat source is used for cooking traditional outdoor paella?

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Wood fire

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Which citrus fruit is commonly served with paella to add freshness?

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Lemon

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• Paella

'Paella' is the Valencian word for what English item?

Answer

Frying pan

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What is the traditional pan used to cook paella called?

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Paellera

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What spice gives paella its characteristic golden color?

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Saffron

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