I have had paella several times in northern Spain, in restaurants and in the homes of residents there. Each time it was similar, maybe a regional Cantabrian variation of the dish, but it was best described as a rice casserole with fish and seafood cooked in. I believe the fish and then seafood (each time scallops and clams but sometimes shrimp) were simmered in a rue, then rice added and the dish covered until the rice was ready. In one home sprigs from an herb garden were cooked in, I really wasn't into herbs then (you know, cooking herbs) but in retrospect the plants might have been rosemary, thyme, and oregano. All this makes me hungry...
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 8:24 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Texascavers] Paella -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Denise P" <[email protected]> > Paella-Delicious Spanish dish courtesy of Mr. Tommy Jo of Houston, .... Paella (pi A ya) is popular dish, ostensibly Spanish. However, I have never been able to find anybody who could tell me EXACTLY what the composition or nature of paella is or should be--in Spain or anywhere else. Furthermore, I have never had paella (or what was called or passed off as paella) served to me in the same form or fashion or combination of ingredients the same way 2wice. It appears to be a hodgepodge food... --------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
