Original paella - Javier Baixauli

Javier Baixauli
Our CEO and founder, Javier Baixauli, naturally, is a huge paella lover. In this recipe, he demonstrates his love for all things paella and rice. With over 20 years in the world of rice and hospitality, he combines his love for paella with the experience of hundreds of catering events, festivities, and popular celebrations, not to mention paellas among friends and family. Catering, paella equipment rentals, thousands of products sold worldwide, guides, tutorials, and in-person advice, Javier and the Original Paella team pride themselves on ensuring that the love for paella spreads worldwide with every action in their name, including, in this case, this recipe. Follow and discover innovative recipes and events on our Instagram @originalpaella.

Autumn Rice
Original Paella's easy fideuá is an accessible take on the Valencian classic, ideal for those new to this tasty seafood dish. Made with seafood, cuttlefish, and a rich fish broth, it offers all the flavor of the Mediterranean in a simple and delicious preparation. Perfect for sharing on any occasion.

Original Recipe “ARRÓS EN FESOLS I NAPS”
Rice in fesols and naps is a traditional Valencian recipe that combines rice with white beans (fesols), turnips (naps), and various pork meats, such as ear, snout, and trotters. This creamy and comforting stew is cooked slowly to allow the flavors to blend perfectly, resulting in a tasty and nutritious meal, ideal for the cooler months.

Easy recipe of backed rice
Baked rice is a gem of traditional Valencian cuisine, perfect for cool days and family gatherings. This easy Original Paella recipe combines bomba rice with pork ribs, blood sausage, chickpeas, and potatoes, all cooked in a clay pot and baked until a creamy texture and comforting flavor are achieved. A simple and tasty dish that pays homage to leftover cooking.

Receta fácil Arroz Negro
Black rice is a typical Mediterranean seafood specialty, recognizable by its dark color and deep flavor. This easy version of Original Paella combines squid, shrimp, and rice, cooked with squid ink and fish stock, creating a tasty and traditional dish. Ideal for those looking for a simple recipe with an authentic taste of the sea.

Easy recipe vegetable paella
Original Paella's vegetable paella is a light and colorful version of the Valencian classic, ideal for those looking for a vegetarian option without sacrificing traditional flavor. Made with rice, green beans, zucchini, broccoli, artichokes, mushrooms, and green pepper, cooked in a flavorful homemade vegetable stock, this easy recipe offers a comforting and healthy experience. Perfect to enjoy any time of year.

Easy recipe lobster paella
Original Paella's lobster rice is a seafood recipe that combines the intensity of lobster with the smoothness of rice, accompanied by squid, emperor fish, and shrimp. Cooked in a flavorful fish broth, this dish offers a rich and comforting culinary experience, ideal for special occasions or to savor the flavors of the sea.

Easy recipe arroz a banda
Rice a banda is a traditional recipe from the Alicante coast that pays homage to its humble origins among fishermen. It is made with rice cooked in a flavorful fish broth (fumet), enriched with cuttlefish, shrimp, and a tomato and ñora sauce. The result is a dry, intense rice full of sea flavor, ideal to accompany with homemade aioli.

Easy recipe cauliflower, cod and saffron milk caps paella
Original Paella's rice with cabbage, cod, and chanterelle mushrooms is a traditional recipe that fuses flavors from the garden and the sea. This dry dish combines cauliflower, artichokes, green beans, and chanterelle mushrooms with flaked cod, all cooked in a paella pan with rice and a touch of paprika and saffron. A simple and tasty dish, ideal for enjoying with the family.

Easy recipe octopus, red mullet and artichokes paella
Original Paella's octopus, red mullet, and artichoke paella is a seafood recipe that combines flavors from the sea and the garden. Made with cooked octopus, red mullet, shrimp, clams, and artichokes, all cooked in a flavorful octopus broth, it offers a dry rice dish full of flavor and tradition. Ideal for those seeking a different and delicious paella.

Easy recipe seafood paella
Original Paella's seafood paella is a traditional recipe that captures the essence of the Mediterranean in every bite. Made with a combination of fresh seafood such as crayfish, mantis shrimp, shrimp, and clams, along with squid and emperor fish, all cooked in a flavorful homemade fish broth, this paella offers a deep and authentic flavor. It is an ideal option for those looking to enjoy a classic seafood dish with a simple and delicious preparation.

Easy recipe suquet de peix
Suquet de peix is a traditional seafood stew from the Mediterranean coast, originating as a leftover fish recipe among fishermen. This easy version of Original Paella combines monkfish, cuttlefish, crayfish, shrimp, mussels, and potatoes, cooked in a flavorful fish broth and enriched with almonds, bread, and garlic. The result is a comforting dish, full of flavor, and perfect for sharing with the family.

Easy recipe paella valenciana recipe
Valencian paella is the most emblematic dish of the traditional cuisine of the Valencian Community. This easy Original Paella recipe combines essential ingredients such as chicken, rabbit, green beans, garrofón (bean stew), tomato, rice, and saffron, cooked in a paella pan until the rice is dry and the characteristic socarrat (spice). An authentic and simple way to enjoy the most representative flavor of Valencia.

Recipe by @originalpaella: Carabineri and monkfish fideua
Original Paella's red shrimp and monkfish fideuá is a recipe that elevates this seafood classic to a gourmet level. Made with fine noodles, puntilla (spinach), homemade salmorreta (salted rice), and a tasty fish stock, it is topped with red shrimp and monkfish, creating a dish full of flavor and elegance. Ideal for surprising anyone.

Recipe from @originalpaella: Baked rice in paella
Original Paella's Baked Rice Paella for 200 People is a traditional Valencian recipe adapted to a larger scale, ideal for large gatherings. Prepared in a giant paella pan, it combines classic ingredients such as pork ribs, bacon, blood sausage, chickpeas, potatoes, and tomatoes, cooked in a flavorful sofrito and baked until the rice is dry and flavored with the characteristic socarrat flavor. A perfect way to share the taste of tradition at popular celebrations.