I just discovered your channel. Wow I really think the way you and your lovely family highlight the amazing food culture of Spain is fantastic. I was born in London and at the age of 17 I went to college in Pais Vasco and became a Chef. In 9I I opened a Bar and Tapas place in Malasana which I had for 8 years. I now Live in the Mountains of Cyprus where I am a Cherry farmer where my wife and I produce Grappa and Cherry Schnapps. You have inspired me today to take my Cigala out of the freezer and make Paella for my friends in the village. Thanks Besos
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this video. To me, paella is the saintly dish of Valencia. This is the ancestral home of this amazing dish and to have it bastardized in some areas of the city for profit is sacrilege to me. I see it served nearly everywhere around the city center, where tourists are likely to buy it without realizing its subpar nature. I also see it being sold in some deli counters in a few supermarkets or pre-prepared food to-go joints. Luis' paella is authentically prepared (to the point of cooking it with wood fire), and it is a pleasure to watch it being made. Congrats on making your own very authentic paella and can't wait for you to do a video with your new knowledge in your own backyard. Again, thank you for the proper representation of our dish and its background history. This Valenciana is very happy with all that was shared here.
@@spainrevealed there will always be some but the more people like you just get on with it, the more it will become absolutely nothing to comment on. I fed both my sons in all sorts of places when out and about and I too love to see this normal part of family life in your vids. Go Yoli!🥰
This may be my favorite video of yours if not of all videos about Spain. Probably because I love paella and my mama made the best. I can’t wait to visit this region and have authentic paella. ❤
wow this paella looks amazing! I had to pause the video to go get some food cause it was making me very hungry haha the video is awesome, so many experts giving us info, plus that comfy family vibe congrats, guys!
Thanks for highlighting these paella locations. Once again, a thoroughly enjoyable video from Yoly & yourself. Valencia is (perhaps) our favourite city in Spain. We will definitely be returning and have saved these paella spots for our own enjoyment. Thanks again 👍👍
You are the Master of videos in Spain!!!! I love your videos ! My boyfriend discovered you and after seeing your videos I can not go back to other Spain videos with boring creators !!!! I Love you please continue doing them !
General rules for Paella: 1. Never have paella for dinner. Only lunch or "comida." 2. Never order paella for one, it is meant to be shared among several people. 3. If you can, order an entire pan, they come in all sizes from two people to 500 people. 4. Drink wine from Valencia region with paella, they go together. 5. As mentioned here, the classic is rabbit, chicken, snails. Never mix land and sea animals. 6. If you see chorizo in paella, run away!
During the busy summer fiesta season in my town of Chiva just outside of Valencia, I experienced my first “sobaquillo” or armpit named for where you you carry your bocadillo to the party. Having recently moved here and being the only foreigner at the table, I was made to feel most welcome. Like most Spaniards who love to share their customs and culture, the topic of paella was eventually put on the table, so to speak. Having been around this paella culture long enough to know the do’s and don’ts, my inner “diablillo” or little devil couldn’t resist. With the most innocent of looks on my face, I asked “So… chorizo is used in the paella?” There was a short instance of silent shock that I had uttered such sacrilegious words before the table erupted. So I can vouch for your point #6!
@@nessysalcedo4437 We're Californians and have been living in Valencia for 6 years, and paella never has chorizo in it here. Venture north to Barcelona or over to Madrid, and it often has chorizo. It's delicious with chorizo, just not authentically Valencian. You do you!
I spent three months in Valencia earlier this year. This brought back memories of making and eating Paella and taking a lovely boat ride down the Albuferra. Gracias James and Yoly.
I lived in and around Valencia for a year over 25 years ago. I am so glad I had opportunities to have the real Paella experience at least a few times. I have tried to replicate it here in the USA and I'm afraid it falls far short. Nonetheless it is the favorite dish of some of my kids. Maybe someday they will get to taste a true Valencia paella. It makes my mouth water watching you.
Ah, so nice to be taken back to Valencia and Albufera. We had a great day there in April, with fantastic lunch at Arrocería Maribel. Unfortunately, it was too windy so no boats were going out on the Albufera.
@@spainrevealed we’ve already booked return to Spain for a month starting in April. And beginning to plan Portugal and Spain for next fall too! We love Spain!!
I enjoyed the color commentary from James as the true stars of the show, Lucia and Yoli were doing their thing. This was a very enjoyable video - well done, and I hope your knee is on the mend. Be well, enjoy life and love each other!!!
Just the fact of watching this makes me so happy, I’m Valencian and I love seeing people trying our dishes and saying what they think about them!! I love your videos, keep going!! 👏🏻❤️
James and Yoli (and Lucia!): you are right about the paella being an experience. I've had paella all around the regions of Valencia, and even in the 'Islands', but the making of traditional Paella Valenciana is about the whole experience: the wait, the anticipation, the smell, the anticipation......the rice!
We have reservations at La Pepica in Valencia on the beach because it was suggested to us. Do you have any thoughts specifically to this Paella restaurant?
Beautiful Video. One my fondest memories was as 15 year old boy in the 80's, visiting Spain for the first time, and having a paella in La Roda de Albacete
Greetings from a Peruvian/ US Citizen living in Houston. My Mother currently lives in Beautiful Valencia. She went over there after spending 25 years in the US 14 years in CA Los Angeles and 10 in Houston, TX. Can't blame her for now calling this City home. Recently I spend a month and rode a lot my in-law bicycle and went from Cullera all the way Valencia's downtown. And of course played some soccer with teenagers. Love it!!
James, love your channel so much! You do so much justice to the Spain that my husband and I know and love. And we learn so much from you with every video you put out - thank you! One thing: the music that's played as an overture can impede how well we hear what you, Yoli, and your guests are saying. Your videos are awesome as they are, without a layer of tunes added. Hope you don't mind this feedback. Un abrazo fuerte, Kirsty
An awesome video guys. Thank you. I do like the seafood version but the original, done properly, is simply amazing. Sadly, it isn't easy to find, even in Valencia. I shall certainly be joining the tour next time I'm over. And btw, how beautiful is Lucia? Ciao! xx
James - have you changed out your camera ? The quality on this video is soooooo incredible. Just love it. You still using the canon ? What is this filmed on ? It's fabulous. All the best form New Zealand ?
Great video. Thank you so much. Its one of my dreams to head to Valencia and do this. I cooked one night at an albergie on the Camino with a chef from Valencia. We made paella for about 30 people. Im not sure if he took some shortcuts there and im still looking to eat perfect paella. Ive cooked it many times but still want to go to where it all comes from:)
I’ve been waiting for this video to come out! My friend and I spotted you during the sunset boat ride in Albufera from another boat and waved :) love the video!
I have never had paella the way it originated in Valencia, but like any cuisine, people alter it to their pallet. I didn't know the Valencia version had "rabbit" , "snails", and "duck" which I have never eaten. I am sure it's tasty. It might be my first time. It might be on a dare...
The traditional version has no seafood. As the video said, it was a poor man's dish and they used what was on hand. I like both the original and seafood versions, but be careful, many restaurants in tourist areas don't serve paella, and instead serve a rice dish they pass off as paella, called arroz a la banda, which is much quicker and cheaper to prepare. Don't get me wrong, arroz a la banda id a great dish, but it's not as good as a true paella.
SUGGESTION: Albufera bar/restaurant tour, with several videos. I did not find any youtube series showing the more than 30 bar / restaurants in El Palmar, that usually have good valencian tapas, as all i pebre, sepionet, tellines, capellanet, blanc i negre amb fabes i alls tendres, tonyina amb tomaquet i pebre fregit, sepia with mayo, and others. And the Perellonet, Perelló, Marenys, (excellent anguila al forn (ale in the wave)), Sueca Cullera (do not miss CASA SALVADOR) and Catarroja harbor ones that serve more or less the same traditional Albufera dishes. And as you like tomato a lot one of the best in the world is "del Perelĺó" even better than "Valenciano" but seasonal, they have a "feria", and you would enjoy it a lot, or just eating it with tuna and olive oil as it is usually served.
Excellent video, James and Yoli! I’ve watched this a few times since it got uploaded. We’re travelling to Valencia in Dec-Jan, spending Christmas and New Year there. Part of the trip is to have lunch at La Barraca de Toni Montoliu. How far in advance do you recommend to book? Can it only be done via call or is email ok? Muchas gracias!
Excellent video, as always. A lot of fun and now I can make my husband eat snails. ;-) I especially loved your choice of music, particularly during the first tasting of the paella. Inspired!
Awesome video and an inspiration for anyone who has not had this experience to come and try. Your sampling the broth reminded me of one of my first paella experiences. We had invited folks for a weekend with the sole purpose of cooking a paella. Our friend from Alicante offered to be head chef. Now whether anyone outside of Valencia can cook an authentic paella is a topic for another discussion. However, as we stood around the paella, beers in had, it came time to taste the broth for saltiness. The cook went around offering samples to everyone. Of course there was a myriad of opinions…it’s the culture! While he was getting my sample, unbeknownst to me, he took a spoonful of salt and moistened it with a little broth. After taking a sip and not knowing what it should taste like and not wishing to offend, I nodded my head in approval with a thumbs up while trying to suppress the sensation of having a mouthful of pure brine. At that point, all burst into laughter. A classic “truco” or trick pulled on small children and foreigners!!
Are you sponsoring the wine package this year? I have purchased it the last two years. It is a great Christmas gift for my wife. Keep up the great work!
Hi Darshan, Of course you can make a vegetarian paella. Just substitute meat for whatever vegetables you prefer. It's not rocket science as I have said in many responses. WT
Speaking from a Valencia perspective, I would say no. I’ve been living here for about 6 months now and never had trouble getting seats last minute on mid and long distance trains. I’ve used buses a few time also and no problems there. There is great public transit in the bigger cities and they have commuter trains or “Cercanías” for short trips to towns surrounding big cities. Renfe is the name of Spain’s train service. The only one I would consider looking into earlier is if you want to travel on Spain’s high speed rail line, the AVE. Given the limited seats, they may fill quicker. I haven’t had this experience yet.
Sorry guys, great video at 13:00 approx, the coock says the salt always at the end (you can get a very salty paella if you do that), that's incorrect, the salt is added gradualy (from 0 to 15 / 20 minutes boling) every 5 minutes more or less keep adding salt, taste it, correct it if necesary while making the stock until you get the flavour, once you get the flavour right it is time to add the rice. When adding the rice, to add the right amount you pour the rice from one side to the other making a line, and the rice just have to come over the liquid a little bit (in the surface) then thats the right amount, now wait 20 minutes, give 2 more to socarrat at high heat, then let it rest for at least another 20 minutes. Eat!
Thank you for this great video. We will be in Valencia this June. We will not be renting a car, but would love to visit El Palmar and have Paella. I hope others can reply with information about tours to El Palmar for a visit. Thank you.
Another decent video. I’ve resided in and out of Vlc for thirty years and should sat that Tony is one of the best in the Community. The city has unfortunately lost its flare for producing a fair dish without charging an arm and a leg nevertheless, that should not be because of the floods of tourists seeking a decent paella. Sadly, it is. So I highly recommend learning about the best places to eat for a really good paella before visiting Vlc. Avoid the local beach version at all costs if you can! Order a paella for LUNCH. It’s s not an evening meal, the locals will confirm that. Arrange to have a paella cooked and eat with friends directly from the actually paella pan in which its cooked. Much more tasty that way. Start with tapas to get you in the mood with drinks. I recommend the local bread with allioli ( a garlic based creamy like paste which is served on a slightly toasted piece of bread ). Know your ingredients as well.
James and Yoli, a serious question. We will be in Madrid, Málaga and Cádiz the last 2 weeks in November. I have a serious case of gastritis or dyspepsia and can only eat a BLAND diet. I've been to Spain many times, but for the life of me, I can't think of anything I'll be able to eat but sopa de fideos. What an absolute bummer, to say the least. Any suggestions as to what else I may be able to eat? Love you guys and your videos and you're the only ones I could think of to ask. Many thanks. Joe
El Palmar is stuffed with great arrocerías, and it's only 30 minutes from Valencia. Try Arrós fesols ambs i naps, arroz a banda, arroz negro and arroz senyoret. The boat on the Albufera is very relaxing.
Extra !!!!!!!!! Saludos de un Valenciano viviendo con penas en Paris que se recuerda de su patria.....Gracias
Im from Valencia! I live in USA, I’ve been waiting for you guys to do Valencia videos. Yay!
I just discovered your channel. Wow I really think the way you and your lovely family highlight the amazing food culture of Spain is fantastic. I was born in London and at the age of 17 I went to college in Pais Vasco and became a Chef. In 9I I opened a Bar and Tapas place in Malasana which I had for 8 years. I now Live in the Mountains of Cyprus where I am a Cherry farmer where my wife and I produce Grappa and Cherry Schnapps.
You have inspired me today to take my Cigala out of the freezer and make Paella for my friends in the village. Thanks Besos
I live in Valencia and every time someone visits me I take them to El Palmar and the Albufera region for paella.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this video. To me, paella is the saintly dish of Valencia. This is the ancestral home of this amazing dish and to have it bastardized in some areas of the city for profit is sacrilege to me. I see it served nearly everywhere around the city center, where tourists are likely to buy it without realizing its subpar nature. I also see it being sold in some deli counters in a few supermarkets or pre-prepared food to-go joints. Luis' paella is authentically prepared (to the point of cooking it with wood fire), and it is a pleasure to watch it being made. Congrats on making your own very authentic paella and can't wait for you to do a video with your new knowledge in your own backyard. Again, thank you for the proper representation of our dish and its background history. This Valenciana is very happy with all that was shared here.
So glad you enjoyed it (and approve!), Gina :)
We do not talk about "arròs al forn" to keep the secret safe.
Love that Yoli was nursing your daughter in the video! As a nursing mom I always tip my hat to other moms that are too. :)
Thanks for your comment. Some people seem to disapprove for some strange reason.
@@spainrevealed there will always be some but the more people like you just get on with it, the more it will become absolutely nothing to comment on. I fed both my sons in all sorts of places when out and about and I too love to see this normal part of family life in your vids. Go Yoli!🥰
no need for anyone to approve or not approve of her breastfeeding. It's just life, a mother breastfeeding a baby.
Exactly! Lucia needs to have lunch too! love your channel and following your journey! Best wishes Alethea
This may be my favorite video of yours if not of all videos about Spain. Probably because I love paella and my mama made the best. I can’t wait to visit this region and have authentic paella. ❤
wow this paella looks amazing! I had to pause the video to go get some food cause it was making me very hungry haha
the video is awesome, so many experts giving us info, plus that comfy family vibe
congrats, guys!
haha sorry about that Gregor!
Thanks for highlighting these paella locations. Once again, a thoroughly enjoyable video from Yoly & yourself.
Valencia is (perhaps) our favourite city in Spain. We will definitely be returning and have saved these paella spots for our own enjoyment.
Thanks again 👍👍
I hope you have a good one Robert!
Now this is a real Paella!!
You are the Master of videos in Spain!!!! I love your videos ! My boyfriend discovered you and after seeing your videos I can not go back to other Spain videos with boring creators !!!! I Love you please continue doing them !
General rules for Paella: 1. Never have paella for dinner. Only lunch or "comida." 2. Never order paella for one, it is meant to be shared among several people. 3. If you can, order an entire pan, they come in all sizes from two people to 500 people. 4. Drink wine from Valencia region with paella, they go together. 5. As mentioned here, the classic is rabbit, chicken, snails. Never mix land and sea animals. 6. If you see chorizo in paella, run away!
So interesting! I've always thought paella was supposed to be a combo of land and sea animals!
Bien dicho
During the busy summer fiesta season in my town of Chiva just outside of Valencia, I experienced my first “sobaquillo” or armpit named for where you you carry your bocadillo to the party.
Having recently moved here and being the only foreigner at the table, I was made to feel most welcome. Like most Spaniards who love to share their customs and culture, the topic of paella was eventually put on the table, so to speak.
Having been around this paella culture long enough to know the do’s and don’ts, my inner “diablillo” or little devil couldn’t resist. With the most innocent of looks on my face, I asked “So… chorizo is used in the paella?” There was a short instance of silent shock that I had uttered such sacrilegious words before the table erupted. So I can vouch for your point #6!
Wow! I live in Canada and I don’t cook paella without chorizo😊
Thank you so much for the tip!
@@nessysalcedo4437 We're Californians and have been living in Valencia for 6 years, and paella never has chorizo in it here. Venture north to Barcelona or over to Madrid, and it often has chorizo. It's delicious with chorizo, just not authentically Valencian. You do you!
Took a paella class with Miquel. It was amazing! He is an original,
Thanks Caroline ;)
I can never not smile/giggle when I hear “no apolla - no foya” one of the first expressions I learned living in Spain 😂
Apoya - folla ;)
@@Hammer1972 lmao, wow I had no idea. Thanks!
My great great grand patents are from valencia, I love this kind of paella
I spent three months in Valencia earlier this year. This brought back memories of making and eating Paella and taking a lovely boat ride down the Albuferra. Gracias James and Yoly.
Been to Valencia twice. I wish I’ve known about this place before. Looks awesome.
Me too!
Qué grande está Lucia ya. Felicidades y bendiciones a los tres.
I lived in and around Valencia for a year over 25 years ago. I am so glad I had opportunities to have the real Paella experience at least a few times. I have tried to replicate it here in the USA and I'm afraid it falls far short. Nonetheless it is the favorite dish of some of my kids. Maybe someday they will get to taste a true Valencia paella. It makes my mouth water watching you.
Ah, so nice to be taken back to Valencia and Albufera. We had a great day there in April, with fantastic lunch at Arrocería Maribel. Unfortunately, it was too windy so no boats were going out on the Albufera.
A reason to head back, just like us Art!
@@spainrevealed we’ve already booked return to Spain for a month starting in April. And beginning to plan Portugal and Spain for next fall too! We love Spain!!
I enjoyed the color commentary from James as the true stars of the show, Lucia and Yoli were doing their thing. This was a very enjoyable video - well done, and I hope your knee is on the mend. Be well, enjoy life and love each other!!!
Cheers James! Knee doing better!
Just the fact of watching this makes me so happy, I’m Valencian and I love seeing people trying our dishes and saying what they think about them!!
I love your videos, keep going!! 👏🏻❤️
Hi, I'm planning a trip to Valencia in June. We would love to find a special place to enjoy Paella. Can you offer any suggestions?
Thank you.
This was an amazing paella adventure. Gracias! This restaurant is going to get bombarded. And taking a class to make the paella sounds wonderful.
Omg that made me both hungry and homesick ❤🥹🇪🇸🥘
James and Yoli (and Lucia!): you are right about the paella being an experience. I've had paella all around the regions of Valencia, and even in the 'Islands', but the making of traditional Paella Valenciana is about the whole experience: the wait, the anticipation, the smell, the anticipation......the rice!
And the beers while you wait!!
So glad you agree!
We have reservations at La Pepica in Valencia on the beach because it was suggested to us. Do you have any thoughts specifically to this Paella restaurant?
That little one is having a great childhood.
Beautiful Video. One my fondest memories was as 15 year old boy in the 80's, visiting Spain for the first time, and having a paella in La Roda de Albacete
Great tutorial on paella, James and Yoly!
I love to travel via your channel!!
Greetings from a Peruvian/ US Citizen living in Houston. My Mother currently lives in Beautiful Valencia. She went over there after spending 25 years in the US 14 years in CA Los Angeles and 10 in Houston, TX. Can't blame her for now calling this City home.
Recently I spend a month and rode a lot my in-law bicycle and went from Cullera all the way Valencia's downtown. And of course played some soccer with teenagers. Love it!!
This video is so good. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
Aw that finish was so good too! Skills.
Great stuff - I'm booked to go to Valencia in 4 weeks time for a few days during the World Cup!
James, love your channel so much!
You do so much justice to the Spain that my husband and I know and love. And we learn so much from you with every video you put out - thank you!
One thing: the music that's played as an overture can impede how well we hear what you, Yoli, and your guests are saying.
Your videos are awesome as they are, without a layer of tunes added.
Hope you don't mind this feedback.
Un abrazo fuerte,
Kirsty
I laughed so hard at James licking his fingers in slow motion. And also baby Lucia with her hand in Yoli's shirt. jajajaja
Valencia. Roman city of and for the valient. Feliz día de San José el trabajador.
My third time viewing this video. So much fun and yummy info. ❤
Loved this video! Your daughter is so beautiful...and I just love Yoli's cool energy and spirit!
WE NEED YOLI TO NARRATE MORE, adds another layer of depth!!!
Totally agree! Done!
Yes I totally agree also - adds so much more viewer engagement in the story. When the video is paused and people are introduced, it was very well done
Fun video. Hope James knee heals quick. Thank you.
Thanks Amelia --- it's feeling much better!
@@spainrevealed Did you go to a doctor and have your knee evaluated?
Really enjoyed that. Must get up to Valencia again and have paella this time.
Nice to hear Yolly sharing narrating duties.
WOW! Fantastic paella experiences! Like a paella school..
You and your wife are amazing!! I'm enjoying your videos so much! I'm living on Mallorca, hope you will come here one day!
Would love to do a video there!
@@spainrevealed would be great! If you come here I would be happy to be your guide here ☺️
Fantastic they changed the fishing rules in 1999, Awesome to see All those women fishing.
An awesome video guys. Thank you. I do like the seafood version but the original, done properly, is simply amazing. Sadly, it isn't easy to find, even in Valencia. I shall certainly be joining the tour next time I'm over. And btw, how beautiful is Lucia? Ciao! xx
I do like seafood rices as well. But as you say, a good old paella valenciana well made is delicious!
I came here after watching Mark Weinz video, you got so much to talk about the food and culture, glad I found you.
yes been waiting for this series
James - have you changed out your camera ? The quality on this video is soooooo incredible. Just love it. You still using the canon ? What is this filmed on ? It's fabulous. All the best form New Zealand ?
Hello! Yes, Sony A7siii :)
@@spainrevealed You can telll. Great move, and great camera. The quality is fantastic.
Your opening Statement was SO TRUE the paella we had in Valencia was terrible! They should be ashame to serve this as city prize dish.
Hope you can have a better one next time!
I love love your videos they make me happy thank YOU
Great video. Thank you so much. Its one of my dreams to head to Valencia and do this. I cooked one night at an albergie on the Camino with a chef from Valencia. We made paella for about 30 people. Im not sure if he took some shortcuts there and im still looking to eat perfect paella. Ive cooked it many times but still want to go to where it all comes from:)
I knew campo paella had snails but never heard of it with duck. Will try in the future. I've had the Gandia version with albondigas. Buenessimo
Yolli’s drinking wine again! 🎉👍😉
Not yet haha -- maybe it looked like it.
I’ve been waiting for this video to come out! My friend and I spotted you during the sunset boat ride in Albufera from another boat and waved :) love the video!
I hope you had a good boat ride!
No he visitado Nueva Zelanda, pero "Dickey knee" suena como lo más Nueva Zelanda que podrías decir, jaja. Saludos!
Bienvenidos a València
Yoli narrating the video along with James 👍👍👍👍👍👍
its 8:30 am in new york city and my mouth is like a swimming pool.😀
Glad you enjoyed! I hope you ate!
Hostias Tio!! Your my favorite Spaniard from New Zealand. Un saludo desde Canada.
Awesome paella video. Thanks
Rabbit liver? I've never tried it. I'll try anything once. If I don't like it, I'll try it again, just to make sure.
But maybe it'll be third time lucky!
Great video! Can you please suggest the best place for paella in Valencia. I understood I need a car to get to the restaurant in this video.
I have never had paella the way it originated in Valencia, but like any cuisine, people alter it to their pallet. I didn't know the Valencia version had "rabbit" , "snails", and "duck" which I have never eaten. I am sure it's tasty. It might be my first time. It might be on a dare...
The traditional version has no seafood. As the video said, it was a poor man's dish and they used what was on hand. I like both the original and seafood versions, but be careful, many restaurants in tourist areas don't serve paella, and instead serve a rice dish they pass off as paella, called arroz a la banda, which is much quicker and cheaper to prepare. Don't get me wrong, arroz a la banda id a great dish, but it's not as good as a true paella.
Come on...paella originated in Valencia, this is not a version but the real thing
Lucia is walking already...that's great, but now you have to keep a closer eye on her. She beautiful. Many blessings.
Brilliant Thanks for sharing this video
impresionante.
Love your video 👍❤️thank You so much 👍👍
SUGGESTION: Albufera bar/restaurant tour, with several videos.
I did not find any youtube series showing the more than 30 bar / restaurants in El Palmar, that usually have good valencian tapas, as all i pebre, sepionet, tellines, capellanet, blanc i negre amb fabes i alls tendres, tonyina amb tomaquet i pebre fregit, sepia with mayo, and others.
And the Perellonet, Perelló, Marenys, (excellent anguila al forn (ale in the wave)), Sueca Cullera (do not miss CASA SALVADOR) and Catarroja harbor ones that serve more or less the same traditional Albufera dishes.
And as you like tomato a lot one of the best in the world is "del Perelĺó" even better than "Valenciano" but seasonal, they have a "feria", and you would enjoy it a lot, or just eating it with tuna and olive oil as it is usually served.
Excellent video, James and Yoli! I’ve watched this a few times since it got uploaded. We’re travelling to Valencia in Dec-Jan, spending Christmas and New Year there. Part of the trip is to have lunch at La Barraca de Toni Montoliu. How far in advance do you recommend to book? Can it only be done via call or is email ok? Muchas gracias!
Also the guy at the end, is that his home? so nice looking and peaceful
Excellent video, as always. A lot of fun and now I can make my husband eat snails. ;-) I especially loved your choice of music, particularly during the first tasting of the paella. Inspired!
So glad! I work with a great editor :)
I had an incredible paella at Navarro in Valenci
Awesome video and an inspiration for anyone who has not had this experience to come and try.
Your sampling the broth reminded me of one of my first paella experiences. We had invited folks for a weekend with the sole purpose of cooking a paella.
Our friend from Alicante offered to be head chef. Now whether anyone outside of Valencia can cook an authentic paella is a topic for another discussion. However, as we stood around the paella, beers in had, it came time to taste the broth for saltiness.
The cook went around offering samples to everyone. Of course there was a myriad of opinions…it’s the culture!
While he was getting my sample, unbeknownst to me, he took a spoonful of salt and moistened it with a little broth.
After taking a sip and not knowing what it should taste like and not wishing to offend, I nodded my head in approval with a thumbs up while trying to suppress the sensation of having a mouthful of pure brine.
At that point, all burst into laughter. A classic “truco” or trick pulled on small children and foreigners!!
haha yes I've heard of that!
Thank you for this video. Very informative. Where did you stay in Valencia? Any hotel recommendations? 😊
Are you sponsoring the wine package this year? I have purchased it the last two years. It is a great Christmas gift for my wife. Keep up the great work!
Magical.
Great video! you guys know how to live the Spanish lifestyle. Is there a vegetarian paella option available?
Yes, you can make it without meat. For me it often lacks a bit of flavour. But restaurants will do vegetarian paellas.
@@spainrevealed Brilliant! thanks 😀
You might want to check out the village of Benicarló. They make an artichoke version which is unbelievable!
@@richmck007 I will check it out when I am in Spain next year, thank you 🙏
Hi Darshan, Of course you can make a vegetarian paella. Just substitute meat for whatever vegetables you prefer. It's not rocket science as I have said in many responses. WT
So glad I so something on Spain
We want more Spain videos
So tired of Italy Turkia and Asia
Great video. Very envious watching it from the UK where getting hold of chicken thighs is an ordeal these days
Should we buy train and bus tickets in advance of traveling in Spain the first week of April?
Speaking from a Valencia perspective, I would say no. I’ve been living here for about 6 months now and never had trouble getting seats last minute on mid and long distance trains. I’ve used buses a few time also and no problems there. There is great public transit in the bigger cities and they have commuter trains or “Cercanías” for short trips to towns surrounding big cities. Renfe is the name of Spain’s train service. The only one I would consider looking into earlier is if you want to travel on Spain’s high speed rail line, the AVE. Given the limited seats, they may fill quicker. I haven’t had this experience yet.
One question to the chef: Is it zafferano or colorante in the Paella?
Or in Restaurants do the put colorante because zafferano is so expensiv ?
I had the worse and expensive paella when I went to Valencia however now I know where to go in order for the Paella to really redeem itself.
Sorry guys, great video at 13:00 approx, the coock says the salt always at the end (you can get a very salty paella if you do that), that's incorrect, the salt is added gradualy (from 0 to 15 / 20 minutes boling) every 5 minutes more or less keep adding salt, taste it, correct it if necesary while making the stock until you get the flavour, once you get the flavour right it is time to add the rice. When adding the rice, to add the right amount you pour the rice from one side to the other making a line, and the rice just have to come over the liquid a little bit (in the surface) then thats the right amount, now wait 20 minutes, give 2 more to socarrat at high heat, then let it rest for at least another 20 minutes.
Eat!
Thank you for this great video. We will be in Valencia this June. We will not be renting a car, but would love to visit El Palmar and have Paella. I hope others can reply with information about tours to El Palmar for a visit. Thank you.
Another decent video. I’ve resided in and out of Vlc for thirty years and should sat that Tony is one of the best in the Community.
The city has unfortunately lost its flare for producing a fair dish without charging an arm and a leg nevertheless, that should not be because of the floods of tourists seeking a decent paella.
Sadly, it is.
So I highly recommend learning about the best places to eat for a really good paella before visiting Vlc.
Avoid the local beach version at all costs if you can!
Order a paella for LUNCH. It’s s not an evening meal, the locals will confirm that.
Arrange to have a paella cooked and eat with friends directly from the actually paella pan in which its cooked. Much more tasty that way.
Start with tapas to get you in the mood with drinks. I recommend the local bread with allioli ( a garlic based creamy like paste which is served on a slightly toasted piece of bread ).
Know your ingredients as well.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!
Can you suggest a bbq or fire for making paella on one's balcony?
My preferite version! I have great memories of awesome paellas at my uncle camping place restaurant at the camping Paloma in tarifa
Fantastic - what an inexperience - now all that’s left is to teach Yoly’s mum - good luck with that 😊
Yum !!!
Un video de sevilla Andalucía xfa
James and Yoli, a serious question. We will be in Madrid, Málaga and Cádiz
the last 2 weeks in November. I have a serious case of gastritis or dyspepsia and can only eat a BLAND diet. I've been to Spain many times, but for the life of me, I can't think of anything I'll be able to eat but sopa de fideos. What an absolute bummer, to say the least. Any suggestions as to what else I may be able to eat? Love you guys and your videos and you're the only ones I could think of to ask. Many thanks. Joe
Pescaditos en Malaga should be OK for you, also Salmorejo (Cordóba), gazpacho and ajo blanco. All nice and natural and easy to digest.
Os vi en el bioparc!!
Which way is easy and fast to learn Spanish Language? Any website ,or any method ?
yummy!😋 ¡ñam!
Where can I get a really good Valencia’s paella in the city? I’ll be there for one night and won’t have transport so needs to be easy travel.
So... what if you only have time to stay in Valencia and not go on a long trip to the countryside? Where to eat a reasonable paella in Valencia?
Check the Wikipaella website. Also I believe Casa Carmela is good
El Palmar is stuffed with great arrocerías, and it's only 30 minutes from Valencia. Try Arrós fesols ambs i naps, arroz a banda, arroz negro and arroz senyoret. The boat on the Albufera is very relaxing.
What is the name of the restaurant featured at the beginning of this video?
That experience I’d pay good money to experience that
And you make great paellas!