Paella Seasoning Mix

Paella seasoning is a smoky and savoury blend, used to make the traditional rice dish that bears the same name. The delicious dish is tremendously popular along the Mediterranean! Originating from the Valencia region, the word Paella also refers to the wide, shallow frying pan in which the dish is cooked. It’s thought that farmers and labourers cooked the rice dish over an open fire in the countryside around the Albufera lagoon, during the mid-19th century.

The Paella Spice Mix comprises of pimenton dulce and a selection of wild-grown herbs: rosemary, thyme and oregano.

The versatile blend works perfectly in Paella Valenciana (containing meat such as rabbit, chicken and duck), Paella De Marisco (containing seafood) and Paella Mixta (containing meat and seafood). Many believe that Paella is the national dish of Spain, as many regions have their own versions. It’s not just popular for its taste but because it holds such cultural significance throughout the country – you’ll find it associated with every type of gathering, celebration and communal meal possible.

Follow our recipe here to create your own Paella! Pair with a glass of vino, or even better – a cold glass of sangria!

Don’t forget to buy Saffron Threads, which partner perfectly with this Spanish spice blend. Learn more about the history of Paella by reading our blog post here.

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