Paella: the universal Spanish dish July 21, 2023 0 51 Paella: the universal Spanish dish Paella Paella is without a doubt one of the most popular dishes in our country and is considered a symbol of Spanish cuisine. Its popularity has spread around the world, although it's worth remembering that it all started in Valencia. Yes, paella originated in the 15th century in Valencia. Although there are no written records of paella until the 18th century, it is known that it was cooked centuries earlier. The first paellas were simple dishes cooked in the countryside ...