What do you do with squid ink?
What do you do with squid ink? (apart from a risotto)
A dark and natural dye, squid ink has a very intense color and a discreet flavor.
Also called sepia, squid ink is famous for its charcoal black color. A very small amount is enough to color an entire dish.
It is also used in cooking to color both savory and sweet preparations.
Deep black, it is very useful in the kitchen: it serves both as a natural coloring agent and brings a touch of originality to savory or sweet recipes because, surprisingly, its taste is quite neutral and not very pronounced.
Chefs love squid ink because it brings originality to recipes and a discreetly iodized taste. It is perfect for coloring a paella or a risotto. We love it in seafood pasta, but it can also color a vinaigrette or broth.
To give an amazing visual effect to breaded fish, pass your fish fillet in beaten egg white with a little squid ink to evenly distribute the color before coating it with breadcrumbs.
Cuttlefish ink also colors aioli, mayonnaise and even burger buns.
Dare to use it in a sweet version! It is a sensation to give color to whipped cream or macaroon shells.
