Every country is known for at least one specific dish. The Spanish are known for the paella. The Paella is a combination of rice, seafood, meat, vegetables and sometimes beans. This dish originated from Valencia which is on the east coast of Spain. That is why at times it is referred to as the Valencian Paella or La Paella Valenciana, in Spanish. It is also important to note that in Spain a meal is not considered complete without the addition of wine. The large consumption of wine in Spain has a lot to do with the heavy production of it (duke). What's interesting is that the wine consumed during regular meal times is not straight. Sparkling water is added to the wine to give it a kick of refreshing flavor. That is why it is easier to drink it.
Paella Sources : |
- http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d1/Red_paella_with_mussels.jpg
- http://www.duke.edu/web/soc142/team5/europeanmarket.html
- http://spanishfood.about.com/od/discoverspanishfood/a/SpanCuisineGenl.htm