Origin of the
Word Paella
Paella
is a popular Spanish Dish. The interesting story about this dish is that the
word “Paella”, was developed from the standard Arabic word “Baqiyah”,
which means Leftovers! However,
in Egyptian-Arabic dialect the word Paella, is used. Back in history, when
the Arabs used to rule Spain, the poor fisherman, who used to fish for the
rulers, in addition to those who worked as servants at the rulers palaces
were allowed to take the leftovers of the major catering prepared for the
parties and banquets held by the rulers. Most of the leftover fish, chicken,
and rice were taken away by the poor, who mixed them together for easier delivery
to their homes. With time, the word Paella,(Baqiyah) became a popular Spanish
dish. However, you don’t get it now as leftover anymore.
