"Como hacer la paella valenciana"
Un día de paella en Valencia
La expresión “¿Se fem una paella? “ "¿Nos hacemos una paella?" es muy conocida por todos los valencianos. Es una forma de organizar un día de fiesta entre amigos y familiares. Cuando alguien lanza la pregunta, se pone en marcha un mecanismo que ya quisieran las empresas para sus “community manager . Surgen voluntarios para todo, “yo llevo el postre” “yo me encarga de la bebida” y en cuestión de minutos se organiza una perfecta logística que finalizará en “un día de paella”.El lugar preferido para hacer una paella, es una casa de campo o “chalet”, no importa si no tiene agua ni luz, lo importante es que esté en el campo. En “Mi paella en el huerto” tenemos la suerte de poder pasar “Un día de paella” en una antigua casa de campo en a las afueras de Riola, rodeados de las mejores naranjas de nuestra huerta.Ha llegado el día y los amigos y familiares empiezan a llegar. No hay una hora concreta ni pactada para hacerlo, más bien cada uno en función de sus obligaciones o carácter ira llegando a la hora que considere, aunque se corre el riesgo de llegar el ultimo “A taula pará” (con la mesa preparada) y ser criticado cariñosamente por el resto.
La paella nos gusta hacerla en “el paellero” situado en el exterior de la casa y si se tiene suerte con una buena tirada de humos. En el paellero nos encontramos con una especie de trípode “trébede”, la paella y una paleta larga para cocinar. Últimamente a mis invitados (muchos americanos) les enseño el paellero y les pregunto para que creen que sirve esa especie de chimenea, y aunque saben que vamos a preparar una paella suelen responderme “barbecue”, “pizza”, “para asar cerdo”, curioso…Empieza la fiesta!! Todos llegan con bolsas llenas de bebida o comida que irán dejando en la cocina para que se organice debidamente. Por una parte la bebida, por otra el dulce, por otra el necesario aperitivo y por supuesto los ingredientes de la paella.
En cada grupo suele estar el experto o experta que se va a encargar de asumir la gran responsabilidad de hacer la paella. Casi siempre suele ser la misma persona y en el supuesto que hubiese varias con la intención de cocinar, se van alternando. Lo que sí tenemos claro en Valencia es que dos personas haciendo la misma paella es un tema de alto riesgo.
60,00€
*Importe a pagar en efectivo al finalizar la actividad *
Una vez preparados todos los ingredientes, ponemos la paella, equilibramos el trípode para que el aceite este en el centro, encendemos el fuego con cualquier tipo de madera, aunque la leña de naranjo es perfecta por aportar un leve aroma de autenticidad y comienza el ritual.
Alrededor de la paella van a ir desfilando diferentes personajes, entre los más destacados estará el amigo del cociner@ que demuestra su colaboración estando pendiente que no le falte una cerveza fría. El que cada cinco minutos pasa cerveza en mano para decir expresiones del tipo “tiene buena pinta” ,“ ya has echado el arroz”, “cuando sofrías el hígado me avisas “ .Y por supuesto no puede faltar uno de los personajes más temimos por el cocinero y que curiosamente la experiencia me dice que en un día de paella siempre va a estar presente, me refiero al que no ha hecho nunca una paella, de hecho no tiene ni idea, pero lo que domina a la perfección es la crítica. Suele expresarse con sentencias del tipo “tienes mucho fuego”, “se te va a pasar el arroz”, “Le has echado mucha agua”, y un largo etcétera. Pero el personaje que más cariño le tengo es al “agradecido”, se caracteriza por ser un buen comedor y un buen bebedor, pero sobre todo y salga como salga la paella siempre va a tener palabras de elogio para el cocinero.
El momento más crítico de la elaboración de la paella es el ajustar el caldo con la cantidad de arroz que se le va a echar. Cada uno tiene su propio truco, unos esperan a que el caldo este por debajo de los tornillos de la paella, otros lo hacen a ojo y algunos hacen un surco o cruz en el centro de la paella., pero sea cual sea el sistema simpre nos queda la opción de jugar con el fuego, básicamente habría que darle más leña al fuego si nos sobra caldo o apartar leña si queremos que el ritmo sea más lento.
Ha llegado el momento de sentarnos a la mesa!!
Ya en la mesa, esperas el veredicto, que suele ser benévolo, principalmente por el apetito que tienen todos, pero que entre dientes opinan sobre los defectos con el comensal más cercano. En esto somos como con el fútbol, todos somos entrenadores. Menos los profanos, invitados de algún lugar no valenciano, que entusiasmados devoran su plato y se congratulan efusivamente.
INFORMACIÓN
INCLUYE
Recogida centro de Valencia Google Maps
Vehículo privado
Curso paella valenciana
Aperitivo con típicas tapas valencianas
Postre con fruta, pastel valenciano y vino dulce
Bebidas incluidas
Recetario platos valencianos
INFORMACIÓM
Idioma: Español e inglés
Hora de encuentro: 11:00
Duración: 4 horas
Para todos los públicos
Grupos reducidos
Servicio de recogida
5/5 592 VALORACIONES
"Amazing paella cooking class! "
Rafael is a fantastic teacher! This was definitely the best paella I've ever eaten.
For this class, they picked us up right in front of our Airbnb around 11am and drove us ~30 minutes into the Valencia countryside to a farmhouse in the middle of an orange tree grove. We got a bit of an introduction to the property....
and the background of cooking, then Rafael took us through the steps of cooking paella (around an hour total). We got a snack break in the middle of cooking (an amazing Spanish omelette, cheese, sausage, olives) and then got to enjoy.... our paella with wine once it was done cooking. If you're vegetarian, let them know in advance because they can arrange to cook a vegetable-based paella instead of the traditional Valencian paella (chicken, rabbit, green beans and butter beans).
They were nice enough to drop us off (since it was just the two of us!) at the Arts and Science museum afterwards. The whole experience (including driving) was around 4 hours and I can't recommend it enough!
“Cooking the authentic paella”
At this wonderful nice place at a tiny country house - I learned to cook an original paella. Every step with the prepared ingredients we have been teached by the spanish cook to do ourself to go ahead untill to eat in the sun between orange trees and yellow flowers.
Vera C
TripadvisorThe team prepared tappas for the time in between while the paella was smelling on the stove. I had hours to enjoy and to remember very lovely looking to be back for more and maybe different cooking lessons.Vera C.
“A Wonderful Cooking paella!”
If you are looking to get out of the city and check out the wonderful country side and have a fantastic and authentic paella meal, Mi Paella En El Huerta is the place! It was great that a round trip pick up/drop off from the hotel is provided so we don't need to worry about how to get to the country house which is only...
NextPlace
Tripadvisorabout 25 minutes away from the city center. We toured the garden and the house, learned how to cook an authentic paella, ate several delicious appetizers, and of course, the delicious paella too! It was a well planned event and lots of fun! A big thanks to Vicky, Rafa and Pedro who made this event very enjoyable!
“Great experience”
What a good idea it was to complement our journey to Valencia with the paella workshop given by Rafael. We found it very enjoyable and informative. We can advice everyone to do the same.
We were impressed bij the friendliness and hospitality of our hosts Rafael,
karineverbunt
TripadvisorVicky and Pedro. It was nice to see the fields with orange trees and learn a lot about the traditions in this part of Spain.
“The best part of my 10 days in Spain”
I simply loved this adventure. Personal driver escorted us out of the city and into the countryside.
A wonderful man and chef named Rafa taught us to cook Paella on an outdoor fire. While it simmered we ate tapas and drank delicious wine and Spanish beer.
CAel16
TripadvisorOur best memories of Spain and most colorful photos were from that day. Thank you, Rafa! Great value. Great times.
“Top Notch event - 10/10”
It was wonderful to take part in the cooking of paella. We really felt it was a great hands-on experience. But even more wonderful was the truly warm welcome from Rafa, Maria, and Ana.
They explained the history of cooking paella and their own personal family...
Cybertravelley
Tripadvisorexperiences regarding this wonderful dish.We learned so much about the people of Valencia. They actually made us feel like "good friends of the family". Maria picked us up and later drove us back to our hotel. This experience was our favorite activity while in Valencia.
“Fabulous day!! ”
What an absolutely incredible experience!! A fantastic, well thought out day which turned out to be much more than we expected. We were greeted with a lovely welcoming, were taught new kitchen skills, and ate our weight in authentic Valencian delicacies.
Amelia B
TripadvisorIf you are contemplating over doing this day out, we highly recommend it to anyone.. Well worth the money, you will not be disappointed and you will not leave hungry! Thank you Rafa and his team.
“Traditional Paella Cooking Experience”
We booked the paella cooking class on the back end of a 10-day road trip through southeast Spain. We saved the best for last and it was well worth the wait! Spain is full of great eats no matter your location but Valencia is paella. Don’t be fooled, traditional paella is made with meat (rabbit, chicken, pork) not fish.
Scolella518
TripadvisorThe actual cooking location is 20-30 minutes outside the city center of Valencia, but you can get a bit of history and see the rice farms along the way. You will arrive in a small village, and the 'huerto' is quiet and intimate, depending on the number of guests in your group.
The staff was always pleasant and respectful. They clearly take pride in their work and appeal. Rafael (master paella) has a great sense of humor, and he enjoys when you take control of the cooking. He prefers to speak in Spanish and having a detailed conversation in English was a challenge, but did not take away from the experience. Rafael is very knowledgeable about the history of the land and traditional paella cooking.
Tapas and drinks are included with the experience, but don’t fill up on cheese and olives! The Spanish tortilla is amazing and we are still trying to determine the best cooking methods at home. On to the main attraction …. the paella. We are very happy that we waited to try the paella in Valencia. These guys know how to cook! When the dish is brought to the table, instinctively you think it is too much food for the group. But after the meal is over, you will find a clean paella dish before you. The variety of meats, combined with crisp veggies and fried rice, make for a wonderful meal. If we find ourselves in Valencia again, we would stop by to say hello and sharpen our cooking skills!
Complimentary beer and wine are offered throughout the meal .... but for those not drinking alcohol or those who can't, water was the only alternative offered to us that day. So plan accordingly if you would like something else refreshing with your paella dish.
“Paella Cooking Class”
My husband and I had a great time learning how to cook authentic Paella Valenciana. We took the class in January and even though we were the only ones who made a reservation, Rafa still took honoured our booking. The scenery at the orange orchard was very nice!.
Joy L
TripadvisorRafa (and our driver and translator Vicente) also gave clear instructions. While we were waiting for the rice to cook, they served us some snacks including a very tasty torta espanola. Afterwards, Vicente toured us around the area and dropped us off near La Malvarosa. I booked directly through their website.
“Amazing day, make sure you are hungry!!”
My daughter and I had a wonderful experience, the hosts are very friendly and have a great knowledge of the history of the dish and the stunning area.
The food is amazing but make sure you are hungry when you go as they feed you not just with a fabulous Paella...
lizthorpe2310
Tripadvisorbut also a snack beforehand, then after your Paella you will be slice of homemade cake (made by the chef) and the recipe for this will be included with the recipe for the Paella. I visit here is a must!! Thanks for a fabulous day and equally fabulous Paella
“Great hosts, awesome and relaxing at the same time!”
We were picked up from our AirBnB and driven to the "casa de campo" which was nestled in between orange groves and rice fields. The two owners were totally cool, very friendly and welcoming. We got a tour of the house...
CalArgento
Tripadvisorand then began watching as our Chef taught us how the paella is done, cooked and experienced in Valencia. My girlfriend and I totally loved it, we had a great time.
Muy Buena la Paella!!!
“A hidden gem of the Valencian countryside”
For those who loves culture & cookery this is a tremendous opportunity to share an afternoon with an authentic Valencian paella chef, sharing his knowledge and expertise of paella making & its origins as a national dish.
TheInfamous
TripadvisorWonderfully welcoming, fascinating insight & gorgeous surroundings are all part of this experience culminating in a feast of the most scrumptious paella in existence. Do not miss this if you are able to partake.
“A highlight of our trip in Spain”
Rafa was amazing and to be treated the way we were was such an honour. Going out of the city to his homestead and learning more about Spanish culture and of course how to make the best Paella was just so good.
“The smell of fresh fruits surrounded us”
We had an amazing cooking class afternoon. We learned how to make Paella while sipping Sangria on a true Valencian summer villa porch on an orange orchard. The smell of fresh fruits surrounded us,
Genevieve W
Viatorthe city sounds were nowehere to be heard and our chef and his English translator made the experience an afternoon I will never forget. Could not reccomend more for a relaxing day outside of the city center.
