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Won't anyone think of the
Won't anyone think of the cephalopods? *clutches pearls*
Pearls?
Won't anyone think of the oysters?
Squid ink flavor?
Would squid ink have a flavor?
"It's subtle"
Squid ink is used to make the black color in black pasta. I won't swear that I could tell the difference blindfolded, but I think it has a faint fish taste.
Kind of iodine-y too
Didn't know it could be bought separately. I guess to make one's own squid-ink pasta.
I've bought it at Monica's
I've bought it at Monica's Mercado in the North End.
Capone's in Union Square
Capone's in Union Square Somerville usually has it in powdered form. They use it to make the black pasta.
Head on down to the Squid Ink
Head on down to the Squid Ink District!
Of course!
Just next to the Squid Ink Block
Compare Black Bean Pasta
Compare Black Bean Pasta, for example at Trader Joe's and maybe at Aldi by Wellington Circle Plaza on the Medford Somerville border
https://www.google.com/search?q=black+bean+pasta&tbm=isch
Color-based substitutions
1. Red wine vinegar for red wine.
For some reason they look almost exactly the same.
2. Piss for beer.
Likewise.
3. Pesto for guacamole. Or vice-versa.
Supermarkets do this a lot. Lime Jell-O will also do in a pinch.
4. Habaneros for strawberries.
But only the reddish ones; the orange ones are not appropriate.
5. Potatoes (peeled) for garlic.
Or hard-boiled eggs. But only the whites; the yolks may be used as a substitute for mustard.
6. Black beans for squid ink.
This one is especially brilliant. The audacity of it is inspirational.
Eataly
To make up for my snark I will add a useful suggestion. You can probably find it at Eataly, in the Pru, Check the seafood section.
squid ink
If you call in advance, the Roslindale Fish Market on Poplar St across form Adams Park will get you squid ink. they always have frozen and often fresh squid. A great Greek family run business.