How to make paella Valenciana at home according to chef José Andrés

When I think of Spanish cuisine, paella often comes to mind. The dish has positive memories from a trip to Spain a few years back — I couldn’t stop ordering it. And José Andrés has positive memories, too, from making the dish with his own dad.

“One dish I cook with my dad a lot was paella. And I would help him make the fire,” he told USA TODAY. “Through life, my daughters, they’ve been learning how to make paella. But when we went to Valencia, I thought it was a great idea to do the search — the search for the perfect paella.”

Andrés and his daughters Carlota, Inés and Lucia take viewers on a journey through their father’s home country in a new six-part series “José Andrés and Family in Spain,” which premiered last month on Discovery+.

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While filming the show, the family visited Valencia for paella cooking lessons and a competition. 

For Andrés, this part of the trip was extra special. 

While there, his daughters learned from experts who had a lot to share — more than their father, Andrés said.

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Andrés shared his recipe for Paella Valenciana with USA TODAY.

Paella Valenciana

Makes: 4-6 servings

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