Enjoy the true taste of Spain and explore this fascinating country's
love affair with rice and the deliciously diverse ways in which it is
used in a multitude of unmissable dishes.
Rice is a wonderfully versatile ingredient, and Spanish cooks transform
it into an array of dishes from simple comfort food to grand feasts to
be shared on special occasions. This book brings together delicious rice
dishes from all over Spain, from regional classics that are enjoyed
around the world to unusual local specialities. Also included are
recipes for the lesser-known fideua, a dish originally from the coast of
Valencia that is very similar to paella but made with snipped vermicelli
noodles rather than rice. There is something for every taste here, with
recipes containing meat, poultry, fish and shellfish, as well as some
tempting vegetarian and vegan options to choose from. Learn how to make
a show-stopping Paella Valenciana (Valencian paella) or a Paella de
Marisco y Chorizo (Seafood paella with chorizo), or Fideua Negra (squid
ink noodles) and how to make the most of tasty ingredients like garlic,
saffron and smoked paprika in your cooking. As well as traditional
regional dishes, there are also other styles of rice dishes to try, such
as Arroz Caldoso con Almejas (Clam soup) or Arroz al Horno con Garbanzos
y Pasas (Baked rice with chickpeas and raisins). Lovers of authentic
Spanish food will not be disappointed!
