Authentic Spanish "Dark" Rice with Chicken | Definitely NOT Paella

squid ink

🥗Healthier: cuttlefish ink

💰Cheaper: black food coloring

Cuttlefish ink provides a similar flavor with lower cost.

fish stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with fish sauce

Vegetable stock can reduce calories while maintaining flavor.

Heat olive oil in an earthenware cassola or heavy pan until it covers the bottom.

Add chicken trimmings (neck, wings, liver, gizzard) and fry until they take on some color.

Add chopped onion and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.

Add garlic and cook for another 5 minutes until caramelized.

Stir in tomato and reduce patiently, adding stock or water to prevent burning.

Once the sofregite is concentrated, add the meats and stir for a couple of minutes.

Pour in chicken stock and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.

Add rice (100 grams per person) and taste the broth for seasoning.

Cook at a strong boil for 10 minutes, then reduce to a gentler simmer for 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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