Classic, delicious, beloved, traditional dish that is often encountered during fasting periods or on Clean Monday. Paired with a glass of good wine, it transforms from a simple dish into a gourmet meal.
Ingredients:
• Approximately 1 kg octopus
• 2 finely chopped onions
• ½ concasse tomato
• ½ tsp small pasta
• ? cup finely chopped parsley
• ½ cup crushed tomatoes (pelte)
• ? tsp cinnamon
• 4-5 whole allspice berries
• 2 bay leaves
• ½ cup white wine
• ½ cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper
Let's start with our octopus. Rinse it thoroughly, remove the beak, and turn the hood inside out to clean the interior. Then cut it into pieces.
In a wide pot, heat the olive oil and saute the onions, then add the crushed tomatoes by rubbing them on the bottom of the pot. Next, add the octopus and saute until it changes color. Deglaze with wine, let the alcohol evaporate, add the spices, the tomato, and hot water. Cover the pot and let the octopus simmer until it softens.
Once it's boiling, add the small pasta and add enough water to cook the pasta and absorb the juices. Season with salt and pepper to adjust the taste. Serve with freshly ground black pepper.
• If you want, you can add more tomato and pelte. Personally, I prefer seafood dishes with relatively less sauce to maintain their delicate flavor and not make them too heavy. • When adding the pasta, make sure there's enough liquid for them to cook without sticking together.
Enjoy your meal!
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