Paella Valenciana is the quintessential paella dish originating from the Valencia region of Spain. This traditional recipe ...

While it's most famous for risotto, Arborio rice can also be used in other dishes like rice pudding, soups, and even paella.

Add them in step 1 along with the squid to give them enough cooking time. Arborio rice will work perfectly well instead of paella rice, if you prefer.

I have made paella with all varieties of rice, although conventionally it is made with Spanish short-grain. Italian Arborio rice, French rice from Camargue, and Asian or American rice work as well.