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
Clean 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
Peel 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
Grab 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
Once 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
When 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
After 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
Put 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
Cook 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
Once 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
When 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.
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