Saffron is present in various regional culinary traditions across Spain. In Valencia, it’s the ingredient that gives paella its characteristic golden, yellow hue and delightful, fragrant scent.  Spanish saffron in the famed fabada asturiana – a hearty Asturian meat and bean stew that is seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic, and saffron. You might also like to try the dish patatas a la importancia, a potato fritter dish from Castilla y Léon that’s smothered in a tangy, flavorful sauce made from garlic, parsley, and saffron.