Spanish Rice Dishes

Widely acclaimed as the most popular Spanish dish, paella is a one-pot specialty that is based on saffron-flavored rice, while the additional ingredients may include meat, seafood, or vegetables. Although paella originated in Valencia, where it wa... READ MORE

Often referred to as the original paella, this Valencian classic traditionally consists of rice that is cooked alongside chicken thighs, rabbit, three types of beans, tomatoes, and snails. Valenciana is generously seasoned with saffron an... READ MORE

Seafood paella is one of the most popular paella varieties, not only in Valencia, but also in Andalusia and all along the Spanish coast. Due to the abundance of fresh fish and seafood, this dish is an absolute summer favorite in Spain. Paella de m... READ MORE

Rice and seafood are the key ingredients to making arroz marinero, a traditional specialty that originates from Spain. The main ingredients are usually combined with sautéed vegetables such as onions, peppers, tomatoes, and garlic, and the ... READ MORE

According to chef Quim Marqués who created and patented this somewhat controversial dish, paella Catalana represents the perfect combination of land and sea. The dish consists of an extensive list of ingredients such as traditional saffron-... READ MORE

Arroz con pollo is a dish originating from the times when Spain was under the Moorish influence, consisting of chicken, rice, stock, beer, sofrito, and numerous spices such as saffron, cumin, and coriander. It is believed that over the years, arro... READ MORE

Conejo con arroz is a traditional dish that combines rice with rabbit meat. There are numerous variations on this specialty throughout Spain, with some calling for making the dish in the style of a paella, where it consists of a thin laye... READ MORE

Arroz con bogavante is a traditional rice dish originating from Valencia. This brothy rice dish is usually made with a combination of round rice such as arroz bomba, lobster, fish stock, white wine, shrimps, onions, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes,... READ MORE

Arròs negre is a Spanish dish originating from Valencia and Catalonia, and it is the most popular in Castellon and Tarragona. It is made with white rice, squid or cuttlefish, and squid ink, which gives the dish its characteristical black co... READ MORE

Arroz con huevo is a popular lazy lunch throughout Latin America, consisting of rice that’s topped with a fried egg. This humble dish used to be called comida de pobre (poor people food), but today it is enjoyed by people of all soc... READ MORE

Arroz amarillo or yellow rice is a dish made by combining cooked rice with chicken stock, onions, and spices such as saffron and turmeric, giving it its vibrant color. Although the dish has Spanish origins, it is internationally popular, ... READ MORE

Arroz con conejo y caracoles is a traditional rice dish originating from Alicante. The dish is usually made with a combination of rabbit pieces, bomba rice, snails, stock, saffron, chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, celery, carrots, bell peppers, rosema... READ MORE

Arroz al forn is a traditional Valencian dish of oven-baked rice. The dish has humble origins – in the past, it was prepared by the poor people that used leftovers from the stews. The ingredients used in this dish include pork ribs, chickpea... READ MORE

Olleta is a traditional rice dish originating from the Alicante province. Although the dish has a few variations, it’s usually made with a combination of Spanish rice, chickpeas, chestnuts, pumpkin, stock, olive oil, garlic, salt pork or bac... READ MORE

Arroz de montaña is a traditional rice dish originating from the mountainous parts of Spain. There are many variations, but the dish is usually made with a combination of chicken thighs, bomba rice, onions, tomatoes, pork sausage, garlic, p... READ MORE

Arroz con costra is a traditional rice dish, a cross between a paella and a casserole originating from the Alicante area. What differentiates arroz con costra from other Spanish rice dishes is its glossy top crust of beaten eggs, hence the name, a... READ MORE

Arroz caldoso de pollo de corral is a traditional rice dish originating from Spain. The dish has many variations, but it's always made with corn-fed free-range chickens that are larger in size and have much better flavor than regular chickens. Oth... READ MORE

Arròs a banda is a Spanish rice dish originating from Alicante in Valencia. The dish was invented by fishermen who reserved the leftover fish from the markets and cooked it with potatoes and onions. The rice was cooked in the leftover fish ... READ MORE

Judías pintas con arroz is a traditional dish based on rice and beans. The dish is usually made with a combination of rice, pinto beans (soaked and drained), onions, garlic, olive oil, flour, paprika, butter, bay leaves, and salt. The beans... READ MORE

Arròs brut is a traditional Mallorcan dish. It's made with a combination of onions, tomatoes, rice, mushrooms, pieces of meat such as chicken or rabbit, and vegetables such as peas, red peppers, and green beans. The name of the dish means <... READ MORE

Arroz de matanzas is a traditional dish originating from Ibiza. The dish is usually made in winter after the pig slaughter. It's typically made with a combination of leftover pork, chorizo sausages, rice, and spices such as nutmeg, saffron, and al... READ MORE

Arroz de ayuno is a traditional rice dish originating from the Castilla-La Mancha region. The dish is usually prepared with a combination of rice, peas, bell peppers, artichokes, salt cod, tomatoes, garlic, lemon, olive oil, and salt. It’s u... READ MORE

Arroz con perdiz is a traditional rice dish originating from Spain. The dish is usually made with a combination of rice, partridges, chicken stock, onions, garlic, tomatoes, bell peppers, white wine, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. The partridg... READ MORE

Arròs a la cassola is a traditional rice dish originating from Catalonia. It's made in a casserole instead of a paella pan as they do in Valencia, hence the name. The dish is made with arroz bomba rice and typical countryside ingredients su... READ MORE

Arroz al jerez is a traditional rice dish originating from Spain. The dish is usually made with a combination of rice, sherry, onions, olive oil, chicken stock, butter, and salt. The onions are chopped and sautéed in olive oil over low heat... READ MORE

Arroz de enfermo is a traditional rice dish originating from Catalonia. As the name suggests, it’s most commonly served to people who aren’t feeling well or have a cold. The dish is usually prepared with a simple combination of Spanish... READ MORE