ITALIAN STEWED OCTOPUS IN WINE AND TOMATOES
Steps:
- Invert head of baby octopus(if not using regular octopus, which takes longer to cook) and remove any goo and rinse heads of octopus. Bring a large pot of salty water to a boil. Toss the octopus into the boiling water, return to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes, then remove. Discard water. Pat and squeeze octopus dry in a paper/towel. Cut the octopus into large pieces(I prefer bite-size) and saute in olive oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the chopped garlic and saute for another minute or two. Add the wine and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir well and let it cook down for 3-4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and chile flakes and bring to a simmer. Add about a teaspoon of salt and the honey or sugar. Mix well, cover the pot and simmer for 30 minutes. At 30 minutes, add the capers if you are using them, plus half the dill and half the parsley. Check the octopus -- sometimes small ones will be tender in just 30 minutes.{/p] If using full-size octopus, cover the pot again and simmer for up to another 20-45 minutes. (Octopus is done when a knife can be inserted and removed without effort, or when it doesn't taste chewy!). When you think you are about 7-10 minutes away from being done, uncover the pot and turn the heat up a little to cook down the sauce(if octopus tastes great, remove it and cook sauce alone at this point). To serve, add the remaining dill and parsley and black pepper. Eat this with pasta or bread either hot or at room temperature.
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Shahin Fack
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The octopus is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is incredibly rich and complex. I served it with some pasta, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Joe Parker
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The octopus is impressive and delicious, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with some risotto, and it was a meal to remember.
Kevin Candia
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and the octopus is always cooked perfectly. I've made it for my friends and family several times, and they always love it.
Amazing Mood
[email protected]This is a must-try recipe for seafood lovers! The octopus is cooked to perfection, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with some grilled vegetables, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
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[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I'm not a very experienced cook, and I found it difficult to follow the instructions. I ended up making a mess of the dish.
Autumn Freeman
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the octopus is always cooked perfectly. I serve it with some rice or potatoes, and it's a delicious and healthy meal.
Arslan Khatti
[email protected]I wasn't a big fan of this dish. The octopus was a bit too chewy for my taste, and the sauce was a bit too acidic. I won't be making it again.
Noyon Kumar
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The octopus is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is incredibly rich and complex. I served it with some pasta, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Bongo Roast
[email protected]I love this recipe! The octopus is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is divine. I've made it for my friends and family several times, and they always rave about it.
SAD SPINEL
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The octopus is impressive and delicious, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with some risotto, and it was a meal to remember.
Crystal Coucial
[email protected]The octopus was a bit chewy, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try it again with a different cooking method.
Hasnain Imran
[email protected]This was my first time cooking octopus, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the octopus was cooked perfectly. I served it with some roasted vegetables, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
Tammy Lawson
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The octopus was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sanuli Yehansa
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! I've made it twice now, and it's always a hit. The octopus is always cooked to perfection, and the sauce is divine.
Bertha Asare
[email protected]Delicious! The octopus was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it with some crusty bread, and it was the perfect meal.
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[email protected]The sauce was a bit too acidic for my taste, but the octopus was cooked perfectly. I'll try it again with a different sauce.
Ms King
[email protected]I've never cooked octopus before, but this recipe made it easy. The step-by-step instructions were clear and concise, and the dish turned out amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Zachery Enyart
[email protected]This octopus stew was a real treat! The flavors were incredibly rich and complex, and the octopus was cooked to perfection. I served it over some linguine, and it was a hit with my family.