Spanish Black Rice Recipe

If you thought that the pasta paella was a bold twist to the classic recipe, then just wait until you read this article. Here, we will show you the one and only Spanish black rice, a hidden gem among the black rice dishes. Despite sounding like a complicated recipe, it is one of the easiest rice recipes that you will find, and the taste is out of this world.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups (400 gr) medium-grain rice (arroz bomba)
• 4 cups (1L) fish broth
• 500 gr cuttlefish (or squid)
• 300 gr of prawns (shells on)
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons (45ml) squid ink
• 1 onion
• 2 tomatoes
• 1 pinch of saffron threads
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Clean the cuttlefish (or squid) under running water,...: Clean the cuttlefish (or squid) under running water, removing the dirt and cutting any inedible parts. Dry it well and cut it into small pieces.
2. 2Peel the onion and garlic and chop them...: Peel the onion and garlic and chop them into thin and small pieces. Wash the tomato and cut it into small cubes.
3. 3Grab a paella pan (or a large frying...: Grab a paella pan (or a large frying pan) and add the oil. Turn the stove to medium heat and, when the pan is hot, add the cuttlefish.
4. 4Once the cuttlefish is golden, take it out...: Once the cuttlefish is golden, take it out and add the onion and garlic and leave until golden. If you need to you can add a little more oil.
5. 5When they start to get a golden color,...: When they start to get a golden color, add the chopped tomato and leave it for a couple of minutes.
6. 6After this time, add the rice and squid...: After this time, add the rice and squid ink, and mix everything while cooking for another minute.
7. 7Put the cuttlefish and the prawns, pour the...: Put the cuttlefish and the prawns, pour the broth, and add the saffron threads. Season with a little bit of salt and pepper.
8. 8Cook the rice for about 10 minutes over...: Cook the rice for about 10 minutes over high heat and lower the heat to medium for another five minutes.
9. 9Once the rice is cooked, turn off the...: Once the rice is cooked, turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
10. 10When it has rested for a couple of...: When it has rested for a couple of minutes, serve the black rice, optionally with a small bowl of aioli.