Spicy Paella

Pungency

Pungency, commonly referred to as spiciness, hotness or heat, is a sensation that contributes to the flavor of certain foods such as chili peppers. Highly pungent foods may be experienced as unpleasant. The term piquancy is sometimes applied to foods with a lower degree of pungency that are "agreeably stimulating to the palate". In addition to chili peppers, piquant ingredients include wasabi, horseradish and mustard. The primary substances responsible for pungency are capsaicin, piperine and allyl isothiocyanate.

Paella

Paella is a rice dish originally from the Valencian Community. Paella is regarded as one of the community's identifying symbols. It is one of the best-known dishes in Spanish cuisine.

spicy

Adjective

1. Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.
2. Of a flavor, provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of capsaicin or a similar chemical.

paella

Noun

1. A savory Valencian dish made of rice, cooked in a frying pan with vegetables and meat or shellfish.