: a saffron-flavored dish containing rice, meat, seafood, and vegetables
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Here, the all-day menu has items such as ahi tuna Niçoise and paella risotto with British Columbia mussels.—Johanna Read, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 It is also known for its special events, including their paella nights every Tuesday.—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 But here’s the thing: authentic paella takes time, patience, and just the right technique.—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025 Going Beyond Paella In a rice-growing powerhouse like Valencia, however, paella is only one of many recipes to feature the crop.—Sofia Perez, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for paella
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Catalan, literally, pot, pan, from Middle French paelle, from Latin patella small pan — more at patella
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