''Arròs negre'' (, es, arroz negro) is a

Valencian Valencian () or Valencian language () is the official, historical and traditional name used in the Valencian Community (Spain), and unofficially in the El Carche comarca in Murcia (Spain), to refer to the Romance language also known as Catal ...

and Catalan dish made with cuttlefish (or squid) and

rice Rice is the seed of the grass species '' Oryza sativa'' (Asian rice) or less commonly ''Oryza glaberrima'' (African rice). The name wild rice is usually used for species of the genera '' Zizania'' and '' Porteresia'', both wild and domesticat ...

, somewhat similar to seafood paella. Some call it ''paella negra'' (''"black paella"''), although it is traditionally not called a paella even though it is prepared in a similar manner. ''Arròs negre'' should not be confused with

black rice Black rice, also known as purple rice, is a range of rice types of the species ''Oryza sativa'', some of which are glutinous rice. There are several varieties of black rice available today. These include Indonesian black rice, Philippine heirl ...

, the collective name for several cultivars of

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rice that have a naturally dark color. The traditional recipe for this dish calls for squid ink, cuttlefish or squid,

white rice White rice is milled rice that has had its husk, bran, and germ removed. This alters the flavor, texture and appearance of the rice and helps prevent spoilage, extend its storage life, and makes it easier to digest. After milling ( hulling), t ...

, garlic, green cubanelle peppers, sweet paprika, olive oil and seafood

broth Broth, also known as bouillon (), is a savory liquid made of water in which meat, fish or vegetables have been simmered for a short period of time. It can be eaten alone, but it is most commonly used to prepare other dishes, such as soups, ...

. However, many cooks add other seafood as well, such as crab and shrimp. The dish's dark color comes from squid ink which also enhances its seafood flavor. In addition to Valencia and Catalonia, this dish is popular in

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and

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where on both islands it is known as ''arroz con calamares'' ("rice with squid" in Spanish).''Arroz con calamares'' presented as a Puerto Rican recipe
In the

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, it is considered to be a subtype of the Filipino adaptation of ''

paelya Paelya () or paella (Spanish), is a Philippine rice dish adapted from the Valencian ''paella''. However, it differs significantly in its use of native glutinous rice (''malagkít''), giving it a soft and sticky texture, unlike the '' al dente ...

'' and is known as ''paella negra'' (or ''paelya negra''). Black rice dishes with cuttlefish or squid ink are also made in

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and

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, where they are known as "black

risotto Risotto (, , from meaning "rice") is a northern Italian rice dish cooked with broth until it reaches a creamy consistency. The broth can be derived from meat, fish, or vegetables. Many types of risotto contain butter, onion, white wine, and Pa ...

". ''Fideuà negra'' ("black noodles" in

) is a variation made with noodles instead of rice and is usually served with aioli.

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Spanish rice dishes Latin American rice dishes Squid dishes Catalan cuisine Valencian cuisine Puerto Rican cuisine Seafood and rice dishes {{Catalonia-cuisine-stub

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