Fideuà from Gandia, the Taste of the Seaside on your Plate

Making fideuà like they do in Gandia is much simpler than you’d think, and the secret is to use the best local ingredients, cooking them with love and care. Finally, an authentic recipe for the famous dish is here! Watch a fideuà expert take you through it and enjoy some foodie tourism with Mediterranean In Action!

With the help of expert fideuá chef José Manuel Navarro from Casa José Restaurant, right by Gandia beach, let’s first write up a shopping list. To start with, you'll need onion, garlic and tomato. Then, head to one of our fantastic fish markets and buy red prawns, langoustines and monkfish. In Gandia, fideuà is cooked in a fishy broth made from white fish and seafood, this is the secret to its great taste!

First, we need to sauté some of the ingredients to create a sofrito. We start by cooking the seafood, which is then set aside. Then, fry the chopped onion until it caramelises and add the garlic. Throw in the monkfish and finally the grated tomato.

Now we have the sofrito, it’s time to add the pasta, or fideos. In Gandia, it’s common to use type 4 when making fideuà, which are a little thicker than normal and have a hole in the middle. Now pour in the fish stock, or fumet, and simmer until the liquid evaporates. Carefully place the prawns and langoustines on top of the pasta. And there you have it!

Make the most of your visit to Gandia and try the famous fideuà dish. Explore the town’s fascinating history by visiting Ducal Palace of the Borgias. Stroll along the seafront promenade, bask in the sun and chill out on the beach. Check out the old city walls or visit the Santa María Collegiate Church. You won’t be short of things to do in Gandia. Make sure you visit the many coves and lakes in the area too! Mediterranean In Action takes you on a virtual tour to inspire you, take note and enjoy the region!