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Crni rizot recipe
Savor the rich flavors of this delicious black risotto.
Ingredients
- 300 g arborio rice
- 400 g squid
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic
- 1 fish stock
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp black cuttlefish ink
- 20 g parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
How to make Crni rizot
- Finely chop 1 onion and mince 2 cloves of garlic, setting aside for later use.
- In a large pan, heat 3 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 3 minutes, then add the minced garlic.
- Add 400 g of cleaned and sliced squid to the pan, cooking for approximately 4-5 minutes until opaque.
- Stir in 300 g of arborio rice, toasting it lightly for 2 minutes to coat with oil.
- Gradually add 1 liter of fish stock, stirring continuously until the liquid is mostly absorbed before adding more.
- Mix in 2 tbsp of black cuttlefish ink, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of pepper, cooking for an additional 10 minutes until creamy.
- Remove from heat and garnish the risotto with chopped parsley before serving.
What is Crni rizot?
Crni rizot is a traditional dish from Croatia, cooked in a pan, and takes about 45 minutes from start to finish. It is built around squid, arborio rice and parsley. The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Crni rizot take?
At 45 minutes it is quicker than 69% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 10 minutes.
Any tips for making Crni rizot?
Continuous stirring creates the perfect creamy texture.
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