Paella

Paella is a Spanish rice dish that is characterized by its use of saffron to give its yellow color and unique flavor. While the most common version of the dish is covered in shrimp and mussels, traditional paella is made with chicken, rabbit, rice, and vegetables. Paella is one of the best-known dishes in Spanish cuisine. For this reason, many non-Spaniards view it as Spain's national dish, but most Spaniards consider it to be a dish from the Valencian region. Paella takes its name from the wide, shallow traditional pan used to cook the dish on an open fire. Paella means "frying pan" in Valencia's regional language.