History of paella
In the mid-19th century people from the area near the Albufera lagoon on the Spanish east coast adjacent to the city of Valencia invented the paella. Paella is a Valencian rice dish with ancient roots. Paella is considered Spain´s main dish by many people from outside the country. The Spanish themselves, however, consider paella a regional Valencian dish. The people from Valencia of course consider it as one of their identifying symbols.
Has paella become a fast food dish?
A traditional and real paella is prepared with care and is always served freshly. Unfortunately, because of its popularity among the many tourists that visit Spain, it is often prepared in mass production in order to face up to the high demand. ¨If you want to taste and enjoy a real paella, however, you should take your time and have patience¨, says Carlos Morata, owner of La Rompiente fine dining restaurant in Torrox. He adds: ¨Spain and especially the Costa del Sol are ideal locations to enjoy the real Spanish life that does not know any rushes. Allow us the time to serve you a real traditional Spanish paella in Torrox while you enjoy our best climate in Europe¨. In order to avoid waiting a long time for your paella in Torrox, we only serve prior reservation. ¨Of course we understand that tourists that are on a holiday in Torrox, Nerja or anywhere in Axarquia do not want to lose time waiting too long for a freshly made paella, that is why we offer the possibility to make a reservation on phone number 952 532 865¨, says Carlos.
What are the ingredients of a paella in Torrox at La Rompiente fine dining restaurant?
Every chef has his or her secrets, but Carlos is not making any secret of the fresh ingredients he uses for his paella: tomatoes, squid, mussels, peppers, white wine, garlic, shrimps, seafood fumet, olive oil and – of course – rice.
Enjoy a paella in Torrox at La Rompiente fine dining restaurant. A paella made with love and care and with the necessary time in order to get it as fresh as it should be. A healthy and delicious dish full of richnesses from the Mediterranean, the beautiful sea you overlook from the restaurant´s terrace. Go back to the original taste of the paella, here with us in Torrox.
Article co-sponsored by Malaga Estates.