dipped in orxata. Orxata (Horchata). A drink made from submerging rice or other products in water for long periods. There are at least two kinds made locally. The first is Orxata de Xufa, made with tigernuts, quintessentially Valencian and produced only in the area of Alboraya, just north of Valencia. The second is Orxata d'Ametlla, made and consumed in the Alicante and Xixona. Peladillas (Jordan almonds). Typical from Casinos. Torró. A kind of nougat, with strong tradition of Xixona and Alicante with, available in two styles, hard and soft. Figues albardaes (a kind of fig fritter that are traditional in Falles) Bunyols. Yet another Arab-inspired pastry, these are dough-balls which are fried and covered with sugar, which can be found in various parts of Mediterranean Spain such as Cadaqués, as well as in Madrid or even Latin America although in these cases they are not sweet. The Valencian variety habitually includes pumpkin in the dough, though often in commercial preparations this is not so. They are typical of Falles. Wines and liquors Valencian wines are also well-regarded, with three Protected Designation of Origin: Alicante, Utiel-Requena and Valencia. In Utiel-Requena, sparkling wine is made under the cava denomination. Meanwhile, muscat (known as "moscatell" also called "mistela") is produced in the Marina Alta (near Denia) under Alicante DO and also in Turís, Cheste, Godelleta and surroundings, under the Valencia DO. See also Arroz a la valenciana, a rice dish typical in Portugal and Latin America and inspired by paella. External links Official tourist board guide to cuisine in the Land of Valencia Valencian dishes La cuina valenciana Popular Valencian tapas