: a saffron-flavored dish containing rice, meat, seafood, and vegetables
Examples of paella in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebStep into a world of Spanish wines and sangrias, tapas and paella at Catalú, which is soft opening the space once home to Eight + Sand Kitchen on April 12, with a grand opening April 23.—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2024 The menu focuses on continental flavors, with everything from paella to chicken piccata to boeuf bourguignon, plus some American mainstays.—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024 The ahi tuna tartare, seasoned with harissa (North African chile paste), and the bite-size pieces of paella served like sushi rolls are memorable.—Luisita Lopez Torregrosa, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024 The shop will sell paella, have live music from noon to 3 p.m. and a special story time at 11 a.m.
7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla.—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024 The most common types are chicken paella, seafood paella and mixed paella, which is a medley of seafood, meat and vegetables.—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024 The menu ranges from tapas to two-person paella pans, which take up to 45 minutes to prepare and should be ordered first.—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 29 Feb. 2024 Look for a modern approach to Cuban cuisine that incorporates twists such as cauliflower mash and yucca gnocchi, paella and craft cocktails.—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2024 Bigger shareable plates include a taco board, churro board, a dip trio and paella.—The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Catalan, literally, pot, pan, from Middle French paelle, from Latin patella small pan — more at patella
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