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Our EPIC Valencia PAELLA Experience

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Paella is SO much more than just a plate of rice! In this video, we check out how to truly experience the dish in Valencia!

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⏩ CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:56 Lunch at La Barraca de Toni Montoliu
07:08: We visit the birthplace of paella (Albufera)
10:03: We cook paella over live fire with Miquel!

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Hola, Spain lovers! We're James and Yoly. James is a New Zealander, and Yoly is from Spain. And we both live in Madrid. This channel is all about giving you a local insight into life in Spain, and helping you experience this country like a local when you come to visit (or live!). If that sounds like your kind of thing, bienvenido!

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20 Comments

@sfromeo 3 years ago

General rules for Paella: 1. Never have paella for dinner. Only lunch or "comida." 2. Never order paella for one, it is meant to be shared among several people. 3. If you can, order an entire pan, they come in all sizes from two people to 500 people. 4. Drink wine from Valencia region with paella, they go together. 5. As mentioned here, the classic is rabbit, chicken, snails. Never mix land and sea animals. 6. If you see chorizo in paella, run away!

@LOLSarcasmWorks 3 years ago

I live in Valencia and every time someone visits me I take them to El Palmar and the Albufera region for paella.

@Boric78 3 years ago

That little one is having a great childhood.

@Nique-KC 3 years ago

Love that Yoli was nursing your daughter in the video! As a nursing mom I always tip my hat to other moms that are too. :)

@jaimedicer 3 years ago

Now this is a real Paella!!

@raemongill19 3 years ago

I can never not smile/giggle when I hear “no apolla - no foya” one of the first expressions I learned living in Spain 😂

@csimpson63 3 years ago

Took a paella class with Miquel. It was amazing! He is an original,

@edc6644 3 years ago

Im from Valencia! I live in USA, I’ve been waiting for you guys to do Valencia videos. Yay!

@GregorMattedi 3 years ago

wow this paella looks amazing! I had to pause the video to go get some food cause it was making me very hungry haha
the video is awesome, so many experts giving us info, plus that comfy family vibe
congrats, guys!

@mizginavale22 3 years ago (edited)

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this video. To me, paella is the saintly dish of Valencia. This is the ancestral home of this amazing dish and to have it bastardized in some areas of the city for profit is sacrilege to me. I see it served nearly everywhere around the city center, where tourists are likely to buy it without realizing its subpar nature. I also see it being sold in some deli counters in a few supermarkets or pre-prepared food to-go joints. Luis' paella is authentically prepared (to the point of cooking it with wood fire), and it is a pleasure to watch it being made. Congrats on making your own very authentic paella and can't wait for you to do a video with your new knowledge in your own backyard. Again, thank you for the proper representation of our dish and its background history. This Valenciana is very happy with all that was shared here.

@jjwone 3 years ago (edited)

I just discovered your channel. Wow I really think the way you and your lovely family highlight the amazing food culture of Spain is fantastic. I was born in London and at the age of 17 I went to college in Pais Vasco and became a Chef. In 9I I opened a Bar and Tapas place in Malasana which I had for 8 years. I now Live in the Mountains of Cyprus where I am a Cherry farmer where my wife and I produce Grappa and Cherry Schnapps.
You have inspired me today to take my Cigala out of the freezer and make Paella for my friends in the village. Thanks Besos

@anamaria2053 3 years ago

This may be my favorite video of yours if not of all videos about Spain. Probably because I love paella and my mama made the best. I can’t wait to visit this region and have authentic paella. ❤

@tc7289 3 years ago

I spent three months in Valencia earlier this year. This brought back memories of making and eating Paella and taking a lovely boat ride down the Albuferra. Gracias James and Yoly.

@Una_caña_por_favor 3 years ago

Thanks for highlighting these paella locations. Once again, a thoroughly enjoyable video from Yoly & yourself.
Valencia is (perhaps) our favourite city in Spain. We will definitely be returning and have saved these paella spots for our own enjoyment.
Thanks again 👍👍

@AnuaAndrea 3 years ago

You are the Master of videos in Spain!!!! I love your videos ! My boyfriend discovered you and after seeing your videos I can not go back to other Spain videos with boring creators !!!! I Love you please continue doing them !

@brokejaw 3 years ago

I came here after watching Mark Weinz video, you got so much to talk about the food and culture, glad I found you.

@youngspiritsinging 3 years ago (edited)

This was an amazing paella adventure. Gracias! This restaurant is going to get bombarded. And taking a class to make the paella sounds wonderful.

@lindapotter1982 3 years ago

I lived in and around Valencia for a year over 25 years ago. I am so glad I had opportunities to have the real Paella experience at least a few times. I have tried to replicate it here in the USA and I'm afraid it falls far short. Nonetheless it is the favorite dish of some of my kids. Maybe someday they will get to taste a true Valencia paella. It makes my mouth water watching you.