# Which of these is the main ingredient of paella valenciana?

Question 5023 · Task 5 · Spanish society · CCSE 2026

**In Spanish, as in the exam:** ¿Cuál de estos es el principal ingrediente de la paella valenciana?

- a) Arroz. (Rice.) · Right answer
- b) Chorizo. (Chorizo.)
- c) Garbanzos. (Chickpeas.)

**Right answer:** a) Arroz.

## Why

Paella valenciana is made with rice, which is its main ingredient, together with chicken, rabbit, vegetables and saffron. Chorizo (spicy sausage) is not part of the traditional recipe.

Question 5023 of the Manual de preparación de la prueba CCSE 2026 © Instituto Cervantes: https://cervantes.org/sites/public/produccion/files/2026-10/manual-preparacion-prueba-ccse-2026.pdf

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