OCTOPUS STEW (POLVO GUISADO) THE RIGHT ONE RECIPE - (4/5)
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Number Of Ingredients 14
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- "Purple stew" is what someone called this when they inquired about an octopus recipe popular with the Portuguese. The color purple comes in to play when cooks use red wine in the dish instead of white. It is a matter of preference. Day 1 Cut octopus into large pieces, about 2-inches long, and place in a bowl. Season with the salt and pepper. Add the remaining ingredients. Turn to coat evenly, cover and chill overnight. (You will notice that I am not instructing you to beat the octopus with a stick to tenderize it. Some Portuguese cooks still do this and you can if you wish.) Day 2 Reserving the marinade, transfer octopus to another separate bowl Pour just enough olive oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet. Fry the onions until golden. There should be a brown caramelized coating on the bottom of the skillet (called a fond by professionals). Add the garlic and parsley. When the garlic is aromatic,toss in the octopus. When it starts to take on some color, recover. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it sweat for 30 minutes. It will release a lot of water. Add the potatoes and continue to cook on medium-low for another 30 min. Test the fattest piece. If it is still chewy or tough, let it cook some more (around but not usually over 30 min.) Anytime the liquid looks like it is evaporating, add the reserved marinade in small amounts. Thicken the liquid with a cornstarch slurry. If you overcook it, it will shrink to almost nothing but if you don't cook it enough it will be tough.
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[email protected]This octopus stew is a great way to use up leftover octopus. I had some leftover octopus from a previous meal and I decided to make this stew. It turned out great! The octopus was tender and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and it was a
Lamiya Jannat
[email protected]I made this octopus stew for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The octopus was so tender and the sauce was flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Arrakis
[email protected]This octopus stew is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and it's always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Timnit Bereket
[email protected]I've made this octopus stew several times and it's always a hit. The octopus is always tender and the sauce is flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Confidence Edem
[email protected]This octopus stew is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and it's always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe.
Dorothy Flanagan
[email protected]I love this octopus stew! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I usually serve it with rice, but it would also be good with pasta or potatoes.
Charishma Locko
[email protected]This octopus stew is a great way to use up leftover octopus. I had some leftover octopus from a previous meal and I decided to make this stew. It turned out great! The octopus was tender and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and it was a
Boxer Blake
[email protected]I made this octopus stew for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The octopus was so tender and the sauce was flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ramin Hossen
[email protected]This octopus stew is easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors in the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Shoukat Ali Rph
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the octopus stew turned out great. The octopus was tender and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my guests.
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[email protected]This octopus stew is one of the best I've ever had. The octopus is cooked to perfection and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Sule Yakubu
[email protected]I made this octopus stew last night and it was delicious! The octopus was so tender and the sauce was flavorful. I added a few extra vegetables to the stew, such as carrots and celery, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Fuad Elegbeji
[email protected]This octopus stew is amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The octopus was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family. Thanks for sharing this recipe