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Risotto al Nero di Seppia, and where to source it

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Dissolve the cuttlefish ink into the hot stock before it goes near the rice, so the color and the briny sea flavor soak evenly into every grain. Finish it with olive oil beaten in, not cheese, the way the coast does it.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Makes4 servings
CuisineItalian
Cost$$
Gluten-freeDairy-free
Contains  fish · shellfish
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Arborio rice
A high-starch short grain that builds the creamy body. Carnaroli works too.
1.5 cups
Cuttlefish ink
The jet-black color and the marine flavor; nothing else does it. Local.
2 tsp
Local / market
Squid
Cleaned and sliced into rings or strips. Wild-caught squid is sweetest.
1 lb
Fish stock
A clean shellfish stock is the cooking liquid and half the flavor.
5 cups
White wine
A dry white to deglaze after toasting the rice. Buy this fresh and local.
1/2 cup
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●● Squeaky clean
About as virtuous as dinner gets.
EffortEasy
Cook it with
Instant PotSlow cookerOne-pot
The Method
  1. Cook the squidSweat onion and garlic in oil, add the squid, and cook a few minutes until firm.
  2. Toast the riceStir in the rice and toast a couple of minutes, then deglaze with the wine.
  3. Blacken the stockWhisk the ink into the hot stock until it turns opaque black.
  4. Cook and finishAdd the black stock a ladle at a time, stirring, about 18 min, then beat in olive oil off the heat.
The Toolkit

Wide saucepan · Ladle · Wooden spoon

Straight Answers
Can you make Risotto al Nero di Seppia in an air fryer? — Sometimes

Sometimes — if the pieces are small and cooked dry, an air fryer can handle it in a single layer; anything saucy or liquid needs a pan. When in doubt, the stovetop or oven is the safe call.

Can you freeze Risotto al Nero di Seppia? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Risotto al Nero di Seppia ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.

Is Risotto al Nero di Seppia gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Risotto al Nero di Seppia vegan? — No

No — it contains seafood, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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