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España

If you love smoky paprika, paella is one pan away.

Smoked PaprikaSaffronGarlicBayOreganoParsley

We're all only a spice or two apart

Cut from the same root

Did you know? España and Australia both lean on Garlic — the same flavors, an ocean apart.

Explore dishes from España

These are flavor guides and technique outlines. For measured ingredients and complete instructions, visit our recipe collection. Dishes and customs vary across regions and households.

Paella Valenciana

MainMixed

Key ingredients

  • Rice
  • chicken
  • rabbit
  • beans
  • tomato
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Saffron
  • Garlic
  • Bay

Technique overview

  1. Soffritto with paprika
  2. add rice, saffron stock
  3. cook flat 20m for socarrat.

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Patatas Bravas

SidePotato

Key ingredients

  • Potato
  • tomato
  • oil
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Garlic
  • Cayenne

Technique overview

  1. Fry potato
  2. top with spicy smoked-paprika tomato sauce.

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Pollo al Ajillo

MainChicken

Key ingredients

  • Chicken
  • garlic
  • white wine
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Garlic
  • Bay

Technique overview

  1. Brown chicken with garlic and paprika
  2. deglaze wine
  3. braise 25m.

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España — good to know

What spices are used in España cooking?

España cooking leans on Smoked Paprika, Saffron, Garlic, Bay, Oregano, Parsley.

What’s an easy España recipe to make at home?

Try Paella Valenciana — it calls for Smoked Paprika, Saffron, Garlic, Bay. Soffritto with paprika; add rice, saffron stock; cook flat 20m for socarrat.

What should I cook for a España watch party?

Make Paella Valenciana and Gambas al Ajillo — every Badia spice for both adds to your cart in one tap on this page.