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What is the traditional main ingredient in Spanish paella?
Answer
Rice
Paella is built around short-grain rice, typically Bomba or Calasparra varieties, which absorb liquid while maintaining their structure.
💡 Did you know?
The paella pan itself is called a 'paellera' and has sloped sides designed to distribute heat evenly. Traditional paella cooks develop a crispy bottom layer called 'socarrat.'
Other options people guess
- Pasta
- Couscous
- Barley
Topics
- Spanish Cuisine
- Rice Dishes
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