How do you say the word paella?
Is the L in paella silent?
Spanish and Mexican food, as in paella and tortilla
When saying words like quesadilla, tortilla and paella, we don’t want any “L” sounds; it’s Keh/Kay-suh-DEE-yah, Tor-TEE-yah and Pie-AY-a or Pah-EH-yah. Apparently, we can also sound funny when saying taco, as our “A” is too flat.
What does paella mean?
Paella (/paɪˈɛlə/ py-EL-ə, Valencian: [paˈeʎa], Spanish: [paˈeʎa]) is a Spanish rice dish originally from Valencia. Paella takes its name from the wide, shallow traditional pan used to cook the dish on an open fire. Paella means “frying pan” in Valencian, Valencia’s regional language.
What is paella rice called in Spanish?
Rice for Paella:
Spanish rice (also called “bomba” rice, calaspara rice, arroz redonda) is traditional in Paella, and it’s what I recommend using. It’s a short grain rice that absorbs more water than regular rice, without turning mushy.