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Picada

Editor's note: Use this recipe to make Black Rice with Squid .

  • Picada is an aromatic sauce traditionally used in Catalan cuisine as a base flavoring for many dishes. It is also often added toward the end of cooking.
  • Picada will keep for 1 week in the fridge or 6 months in the freezer.
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