Paella is a rice dish which originated in Spain, Valencia where the Moors introduced
rice cultivation in the 8th or 9th century. The rice used
in paella is critical to its success. Try to use short or medium grain rice,
the type which grew in the rice fields near Valencia. If you can not get it,
use the widely available Italian Arborio rice. You only have to cook one meal
for the whole family!
