Octopus Rice

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 90 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Octopus
  • Octopus : 500 grams
  • Rice : 2 cups
  • Onion (large, chopped) : 1
  • Garlic (minced) : 3 cloves
  • Tomato (chopped) : 2
  • Red bell pepper (chopped) : 1
  • Olive oil : 4 tablespoons
  • White wine : 1/2 cup
  • Parsley : chopped, for garnish
  • Salt : to taste
  • Black pepper : to taste

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Steps

• Boil the octopus in a large pot of water until tender, about 45-60 minutes. Drain and cut into bite-sized pieces.
• In a separate pot, heat olive oil and sauté the onion, garlic, tomato, and red bell pepper until softened.
• Add the rice to the pot and stir to coat with the vegetables.
• Pour in the white wine and let it cook off slightly.
• Add the octopus to the pot and season with salt and black pepper.
• Pour in enough water to cover the rice and octopus, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
• Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Tips

• Make sure to cook the octopus until tender to avoid chewiness in the final dish.
• You can add some paprika for an extra depth of flavor.

Information

• Octopus Rice is a popular dish in Portugal, especially in coastal regions.
• This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a family gathering.