Black food the latest culinary trend in Tel Aviv

cuttlefish ink

🥗Healthier: squid ink

💰Cheaper: black food coloring

Squid ink is often more accessible, while black food coloring can mimic the color.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while pecorino offers a similar flavor.

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

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

Stir in arborio rice; cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted.

Pour in white wine; cook until absorbed, stirring constantly.

Gradually add fish stock, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until absorbed before adding more.

Once rice is al dente, stir in cuttlefish ink until well combined.

Remove from heat; mix in grated parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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