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!
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.
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
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. ❤
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 !
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.
@@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!🥰
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!! 👏🏻❤️
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!
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!!
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!
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.
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!!!
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
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?
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
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 ?
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
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:)
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
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
Everyone in Madrid I know says that you have to go to paella to have a proper paella but what do you have to do and where do you have to go to get a good paella in Madrid ??? anyone know ? paella I've had in bars there is a bit meh.
@@welshtoro3256 thanks I'll check your reviews out. I'm in Chamberi and there's this bar that has the waiters dressed up in scarlet wasitcoats and ties, it's been open for years and survived the lockdown and it's quite simply awful, their backroom meals are disgusting and they tried to short change me once - I dunno how these places survive.
@@davedogge2280 Jeez, that sounds terrible and it's obviously for tourists. I'm not wishing to hate on tourists, far from it, but who do the proprietors of these establishments think they are appealing to? There are good dining joints in Madrid but it's pricey. It's the same in Seville which is really wired up for poor stuff for tourists. Madrid and 'Paella' are so quintessentially 'Spanish' and wired up for tourists. Paella isn't really a local dish. If you went to Segovia, for example, you wouldn't expect paella at all. Paella and Madrid is an uncomfortable mix really. The best places for it are the coast or a bit inland. I had a dish in central Madrid bar which hadn't defrosted in the middle. A lot of these places didn't survive Covid and I think there's more to come with high inflation. I was recently in Charmartin for a couple of days and found a bar that had a good range of down to earth, value, meals. That's what folk want now. Good value.
@@catherinemori4986 Seen it all, done it all. Eaten it in Valencia and the best Paella I've ever had was in northern Spain on the coast of Cantabrilla and the south in Andalucia.
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!!
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.
Great video, but next time ask what kind of rice you use: Bomba, Albufera, Senia, or J Sendra (being Bomba the easier one to cook and J Sendra the "masters" one, but the best one in my opinion, if it is done right)
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!
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.
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
Extra !!!!!!!!! Saludos de un Valenciano viviendo con penas en Paris que se recuerda de su patria.....Gracias
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. ❤
I live in Valencia and every time someone visits me I take them to El Palmar and the Albufera region for paella.
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!
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 !
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.
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
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.
Took a paella class with Miquel. It was amazing! He is an original,
Thanks Caroline ;)
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!
Now this is a real Paella!!
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!!
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!
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.
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
This was an amazing paella adventure. Gracias! This restaurant is going to get bombarded. And taking a class to make the paella sounds wonderful.
Qué grande está Lucia ya. Felicidades y bendiciones a los tres.
Been to Valencia twice. I wish I’ve known about this place before. Looks awesome.
Me too!
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!
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 stuff - I'm booked to go to Valencia in 4 weeks time for a few days during the World Cup!
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?
This video is so good. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
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!!
Great tutorial on paella, James and Yoly!
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
Really enjoyed that. Must get up to Valencia again and have paella this time.
Nice to hear Yolly sharing narrating duties.
That little one is having a great childhood.
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.
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!
Aw that finish was so good too! Skills.
Valencia. Roman city of and for the valient. Feliz día de San José el trabajador.
I love to travel via your channel!!
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?
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!
Loved this video! Your daughter is so beautiful...and I just love Yoli's cool energy and spirit!
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 ☺️
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 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
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:)
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
I came here after watching Mark Weinz video, you got so much to talk about the food and culture, glad I found you.
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 ?
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!
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!
Omg that made me both hungry and homesick ❤🥹🇪🇸🥘
I laughed so hard at James licking his fingers in slow motion. And also baby Lucia with her hand in Yoli's shirt. jajajaja
WOW! Fantastic paella experiences! Like a paella school..
My third time viewing this video. So much fun and yummy info. ❤
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!
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
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.
Thank you for this video. Very informative. Where did you stay in Valencia? Any hotel recommendations? 😊
Can you suggest a bbq or fire for making paella on one's balcony?
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!
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
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.
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!
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.
I love love your videos they make me happy thank YOU
No he visitado Nueva Zelanda, pero "Dickey knee" suena como lo más Nueva Zelanda que podrías decir, jaja. Saludos!
Also the guy at the end, is that his home? so nice looking and peaceful
yes been waiting for this series
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 :)
Which way is easy and fast to learn Spanish Language? Any website ,or any method ?
What is the name of the restaurant featured at the beginning of this video?
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.
Lucia is walking already...that's great, but now you have to keep a closer eye on her. She beautiful. Many blessings.
Yolli’s drinking wine again! 🎉👍😉
Not yet haha -- maybe it looked like it.
Hostias Tio!! Your my favorite Spaniard from New Zealand. Un saludo desde Canada.
Everyone in Madrid I know says that you have to go to paella to have a proper paella but what do you have to do and where do you have to go to get a good paella in Madrid ??? anyone know ? paella I've had in bars there is a bit meh.
@@welshtoro3256 thanks I'll check your reviews out. I'm in Chamberi and there's this bar that has the waiters dressed up in scarlet wasitcoats and ties, it's been open for years and survived the lockdown and it's quite simply awful, their backroom meals are disgusting and they tried to short change me once - I dunno how these places survive.
@@davedogge2280 Jeez, that sounds terrible and it's obviously for tourists. I'm not wishing to hate on tourists, far from it, but who do the proprietors of these establishments think they are appealing to? There are good dining joints in Madrid but it's pricey. It's the same in Seville which is really wired up for poor stuff for tourists. Madrid and 'Paella' are so quintessentially 'Spanish' and wired up for tourists. Paella isn't really a local dish. If you went to Segovia, for example, you wouldn't expect paella at all. Paella and Madrid is an uncomfortable mix really. The best places for it are the coast or a bit inland.
I had a dish in central Madrid bar which hadn't defrosted in the middle. A lot of these places didn't survive Covid and I think there's more to come with high inflation. I was recently in Charmartin for a couple of days and found a bar that had a good range of down to earth, value, meals. That's what folk want now. Good value.
@@catherinemori4986 Seen it all, done it all. Eaten it in Valencia and the best Paella I've ever had was in northern Spain on the coast of Cantabrilla and the south in Andalucia.
@@welshtoro3256 Where did you eat that paella exactly in Valencia?. I mean which restaurant?
@@Ferocar I can't remember my friend. It's the same as asking me where I had my last pizza in Napoli. A very common experience. WT
Very nice , I live New Jersey USA, don't think I can get rabbit around here ,what other meat I can replace it with ?
In Paterson you can get rabbit
@@b.a.8753 I leave in Teaneck , thanks for the info
@@jimewil No problem if the paella hasn’t rabbit. Many people in Valencia eat paella without rabbit
Awesome paella video. Thanks
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.
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!
Great video. Very envious watching it from the UK where getting hold of chicken thighs is an ordeal these days
I had an incredible paella at Navarro in Valenci
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.
What is the best way to get to Valencia from Madrid? (include the cost if possible).
With fast train, from Madrid to Pintor Joaquin Sorolla Station (Valencia). About 2 hours, betwen 20-30 euros. Bye
...or rent a car. It's 360 kms on the very easy A3 autovía. About 3.5 hours.
Brilliant Thanks for sharing this video
Fantastic they changed the fishing rules in 1999, Awesome to see All those women fishing.
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.
Does Mr. Montoliu have a book on paella?
I'm not sure actually...
Yoli narrating the video along with James 👍👍👍👍👍👍
What’s the wood they use
Orange wood :)
@@spainrevealed thank you
Bienvenidos a València
Love your video 👍❤️thank You so much 👍👍
its 8:30 am in new york city and my mouth is like a swimming pool.😀
Glad you enjoyed! I hope you ate!
Can you book a week in advance?
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.
impresionante.
My preferite version! I have great memories of awesome paellas at my uncle camping place restaurant at the camping Paloma in tarifa
Great video, but next time ask what kind of rice you use: Bomba, Albufera, Senia, or J Sendra (being Bomba the easier one to cook and J Sendra the "masters" one, but the best one in my opinion, if it is done right)
Good point!
We use Bahía rice, similar to J Sendra, Senia family
YES!!!!!!!!!!!
You should have used "cullera de fusta" (wood spoon) for perfection :-)