Croatian Dalmatian Black Risotto (Crni Rizot)

Name: Croatian Dalmatian Black Risotto (Crni Rizot)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g rice; 1500 g octopus (better 4-5 small ones); 1 cup olive oil; 100 g onions; 2 garlic cloves; 200 g passata (or Italian-style sieved tomatoes); 100 g parmesan cheese (grated); 30 g hard sheep's milk cheese (Grana Padano cheese); 1 bay leaf; 2 cups white wine; salt; pepper; 70 g fresh parsley leaves

Servings: persons

500 g rice
1500 g octopus (better 4-5 small ones)
1 cup olive oil
100 g onions
2 garlic cloves
200 g passata (or Italian-style sieved tomatoes)
100 g parmesan cheese (grated)
30 g hard sheep's milk cheese (Grana Padano cheese)
1 bay leaf
2 cups white wine
salt
pepper
70 g fresh parsley leaves

1
Wash octopuses carefully and thoroughly, take out the bone, and ink-bags put aside. Cut octopus into stripes.
2
Finely mince garlic and parsley leaves.
3
Mince onion and saute it on olive oil. When onion becomes soft, add octopus, garlic, parsley, bay leaf, tomato, salt pepper and saute it 30 minutes.
4
After 30 minutes add 1 cup of wine and continue to saute it. When octopus become soft, add what has left of wine.
5
Wash rice in two (cold) waters and add to octopus. Cook rice according to manual time necessary (add water but count in the liquid you have already in a pot).
6
Five minutes before ready add ink-bags. Put ink-bags one by one to decide how black you want your risotto. Cut hard sheep cheese into small cubes and add with ink-bags. This cheese will give the risotto rich and creamy taste.
7
Cook for 2-3 minutes more and serve with grated parmesan cheese.

1209

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g rice, 1500 g octopus (better 4-5 small ones), 1 cup olive oil, 100 g onions, and more.

Yes, Croatian Dalmatian Black Risotto (Crni Rizot) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!