Jul 6, 2025 | This is how we make traditional Spanish paella — explained step by step. I’m a Spanish chef, and in this video I’ll show you how to make paella from scratch, just like we do in Spain.
I have made paellas for up to 100 people and I use different ingredients every time. Authentic Paella in Spain is NOT always about seafood.
The most important thing is to have fun and enjoy the process of cooking and watching your paella turn into one of the most delicious and popular dishes of Spain.
This is not a paella valenciana with the official ingredients — it’s a classic Spanish rice dish cooked in a paella pan (yes, the pan is called a paella too).
No shortcuts. No strange fusion. Just proper paella technique, deep Mediterranean flavor, and all the small details that really matter — from a rich sofrito base to achieving that perfect socarrat (the crispy bottom!).
Mar 21, 2020 Paella is – next to tortilla and tapas – Spain’s internationally most well-known dish. The original recipe comes from Valencia, which is located at the Spanish east coast. While paella is eaten all over the world, many people don’t know about its origins and the secrets that come with it.
For example, paella takes its name from the large, flat pan which is also known as paella. Then, there’s the special rice that Valencians use to cook paella. And most important: never mix fish and meat if you want to eat an authentic paella!
