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Spain, Paella The first destination on our food trip is Spain, in the southwestern tip of Europe. Have you ever heard of the famous Spanish dish paella ? Paella ’s history goes all the way back to the Roman Empire, when the Romans introduced utensils and irrigation technology to Spain. Irrigation made farming much easier and enabled the Spanish to produce many more grains, vegetables, and seasonings. Rice came to Spain with another group of conquerors, the Moors from North Africa in the 10th century. With the Roman irrigation technology already in place, Moorish rice flourished in Spain and became a staple crop by the 15th century. The idea to add leftovers to a rice dish also comes from the Moors. Arabic servants in the Moorish royal court would often take leftovers home and cook them with rice in a pan. Saffron, which gives paella its yellow color, was another ingredient brought over by the Moors. When you really think about it, paella is not just a delicious meal. It’s the union of the Romans and the Moors. Q1 What were the influences of the Romans on the food paella ? destination originate in leftover odds and ends seasoning utensil irrigation conqueror in place flourish servant royal court 5 10 15 20 25 Diego García Paella isn’t just the name of a food. It’s also the name for the wide, shallow pan we use to cook this food. Paella is a traditional food in Valencia, Spain. It originated in the region of Valencia and has become a well-known dish throughout Spain and internationally. The food paella is made from leftover odds and ends. It’s usually a mixture of rice, vegetables, seasonings like saffron, and either meat or seafood. SPAIN VALENCIA AFRICA 40 I Unit 2 Taking a Cultural Food Trip