Rice is the basis of the diet of many countries and cultures. It is a cereal cooked to suit different tastes: white, with soup, with shells, baked, in paella, with seafood… In our region, it is difficult to understand gastronomy without talking about rice. This is for Valencians tradition, roots, area and family; Authentic heritage richness that has gained value with the arrival of first days Rice rice Valencian CommunityTurisme Comunitat Valenciana – is an initiative of the Confederation of Community Hospitality and Tourism (CONHOSTUR) in cooperation with L’Exquisit Mediterrani.
between days 10 and 26 NovemberMoreover 60 restaurants spread across three provinces will offer rice menus Prices starting from 30 EurosIt consists of two or three starters, a main course, rice and a dessert. Is it the only condition? Let the rice be a base ingredient and form the backbone of the rest of the offering. A new event is born in the Conhostur calendar to highlight local and local produce, ranging from the rice fields of L’Albufera to the tables of Valencia, and the offer of restaurants that often employ such traditional products is born. recipes.
in the words Cristina Moreno, Regional Secretary of Tourism, “It is time to commit to sustainability and local products, because one of our challenges is the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, and a zero kilometer product helps us achieve this.”
At the press conference held at the Goya Gallery (C/ Burriana, 3), one of the most symbolic restaurants for eating rice in the center of València, CONHOSTUR President Manuel Espinar, also stated that these days “came into existence to continue to promote and highlight the rice culture in our gastronomy and the extensive rice recipes in our restaurants.” Together with the regional spokesperson and the president of CONHOSTUR and Hostelería Valencia, Fernando Navarro, chief of the Goya GalleryDr. also appreciates rice, which is indispensable for restaurants like his that follow the classic recipe book.
Most popular rice menus
The gastronomic offerings of this first edition of Arroceando can be tasted in any of the three provinces of the Community. According to ValenciaHostelería Valencia has numerous menu options spread across the different municipalities and neighborhoods of the capital. There are also well-known names among the participating venues. House of Manolo (Daimús) offers a menu ‘Rice and Sea’It consists of a pot of cod fritters and DO València Rice with boletus, bacon and cuttlefish. Or Roger Julián Symposium menu (San Antonio de Benagéber), which includes recipes such as creamy smoked cauliflower, eggs and mushrooms, or creamy rice with rock octopus, sheep cheese and beef. If the restaurant chooses an accompaniment wine – which is another requirement – it must be of Valencian origin. This guarantees the harmony of an offer with a highly original character that is also permanent.
Inside Castellón, From ASHOTUR and AlicanteAPEHA, for its part, highlights recommendations such as: Watchtower (Alcossebre), a Michelin Star winner who adapts the ‘Goleta Menu’ with regional dishes such as Vinaròs garlic prawns or seasonal creamy rice. Moreover Jaime House (Peñíscola), the state’s classic, With its pumpkin rice, cod fish and death trumpets. without losing sight Sorell anyone XatoBoth organizations are located in the province of Alicante. The first offers sausage-like rice cooked from the Alicante mountain; the second opts for the ‘Temptations Menu’ where you can choose from different types of fish or rice with meat.
Rice is undoubtedly the star crop of our region. It has the capacity to please customers from the community as well as outsiders. Whatever its preparation, sea or mountain, dry or broth, it represents the diversity of our pantry and recipe book. So much so that “eating rice” has now become a sacred tradition for those here and there with family or friends, but always around the table where we let the paella rest and enjoy a long celebration.