THE VALENCIAN COMMUNITY AND ITS GASTRONOMIC EXCELLENCES.

Today, we delve into a region full of flavour and tradition: the Valencian Community. This region of Spain is famous for its rich gastronomy, which combines fresh, local ingredients with passionate culinary techniques. Get ready to unleash your senses as we explore the gastronomic delights of this region.

The Valencian Community is bathed by the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea, which translates into a cuisine full of authentic, fresh and healthy flavours. Here you will find a wide variety of delicious dishes that stand out for their simplicity and authenticity. We cannot talk about Valencian gastronomy without mentioning paella. This emblematic dish has conquered palates around the world and is a source of pride for Valencians. Prepared with rice, chicken, rabbit, vegetables and saffron, Valencian paella is a true feast of flavours that you must try when visiting the region.

When you need to cool off during the hot summer days, horchata will come to your rescue. Made with tiger nuts, water and sugar, this refreshing drink also available in slush form is perfect to enjoy alongside some delicious fartons. These long, fluffy sweets are dipped in horchata, creating a heavenly combination that you won't want to stop trying. The Valencian Community is also known as the birthplace of rice in Spain, and with good reason. With an incredible variety of rice dishes, your mouth will be watering. From the famous seafood paella to arroz a banda, passing through black rice or baked rice, each dish has its own personality and will immerse you in an explosion of flavours.

The Valencian region is also characterised by its fertile orchards, full of fresh produce. The vegetables and greens of the area are a true gastronomic treasure, reflected in dishes such as esgarraet, a salad of roasted peppers, crumbled cod and black olives. You can also enjoy olleta, a traditional stew full of vegetables and legumes that comforts the soul. To put the finishing touch to your gastronomic experience in the Valencian Community, you cannot miss out on trying its delicious sweets. From pumpkin fritters, typical of the Fallas festivals, to aniseed rolls, sequillos or arnadí, each bite will transport you to a world of sweetness and tradition.

And for wine lovers , at Vecinos Market we are proud to be able to offer wonderful wines from the Valencian Community.