ARROZ NEGRO - PAELLA NEGRA

squid ink

🥗Healthier: cuttlefish ink

💰Cheaper: black food coloring

Cuttlefish ink offers a similar flavor with lower cost.

short-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice adds fiber while long-grain rice is more accessible.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced red bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add squid and cook until opaque, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in rice and cook for 1-2 minutes to toast it slightly.

Pour in fish stock and add squid ink; stir to combine.

Season with paprika, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 18-20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

Cooking Techniques

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