Daily Trivia

1) Where did paella originate?

a) Valencia b) Madrid c) Barcelona d) Seville

2) What is the main cooking method that gives paella its unique taste?

a) Steaming b) Baking c) Open flame d) Boiling

3) What does the Latin term 'patella,' which paella gets its name from, mean?

a) Flat plate b) Sizzling dish c) Wooden spoon d) Boiling pot

4) In which year was the term 'paella' first used in a newspaper to refer to the dish?

a) 1840 b) 1750 c) 1900 d) 1855

5) What is the official world record for the largest paella, set in 2001?

a) 50,000 people b) 110,000 people c) 75,000 people d) 200,000 people

6) What is 'socarrat' in the context of paella?

a) Special seafood b) Saffron spice c) Cooking pan d) Crispy rice layer

7) What type of rice is traditionally used in paella?

a) Short grain b) Basmati c) Wild d) Brown

8) Which year was The Paella Company founded?

a) 2004 b) 1990 c) 1985 d) 2010

9) What is traditionally added to Valencian paella besides rice?

a) Seafood mix b) Beef, onions, and potatoes c) Lamb, pork, and carrots d) Chicken, rabbit, and white beans

10) How versatile is paella described in terms of ingredients?

a) Completely customizable b) Fixed ingredients c) Only with vegetables d) Must use seafood

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