: a saffron-flavored dish containing rice, meat, seafood, and vegetables
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The menu, too, takes a modern approach to Cuban cuisine, with dishes like Cuban paella, croquetas and Cubano sandwiches.—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2025 The brunch menu is highlighted by Spanish omelets, paella, tortilla Española, short rib hash and a waffle breakfast sandwich.—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025 Main dishes include rabbit and artichoke paella, charcoal grilled whole fish and Suquet Fisherman Stew with market fish.—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 The team incorporates ingredients grown right on the grounds for dishes like paella with white beans and mushrooms and alcapurrias (fritters) that more than justify the hour-long drive from San Juan.—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for paella
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Etymology
Catalan, literally, pot, pan, from Middle French paelle, from Latin patella small pan — more at patella
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