OCTOPUS STEW (POLVO GUISADO) THE RIGHT ONE RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by es123
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- "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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DANA TAYLOR
[email protected]This octopus stew is a must-try for seafood lovers. The octopus is cooked to perfection, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend serving it with a side of rice.
Ayub Magsi
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The octopus was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Taimoor
[email protected]This was my first time cooking octopus stew, and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. The recipe was clear and concise, and the ingredients were easy to find. The stew turned out great, and my husband and I loved it.
SERIOUS Gaming
[email protected]I've been cooking octopus stew for years, and this recipe is the best I've ever tried. The octopus was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it with a side of rice, and it was a hit with my family.