Free Recipe Octopus Pilaf (Oktapodi Pilaffi)
Recipe Type: S Recipes
Recipe Preparation: boil
Cooking Ingredients for Octopus Pilaf (Oktapodi Pilaffi) Recipe
2 lb Octopus, skinned
2 md Onions, finely chopped
1 c Garlic, finely chopped
1 Bay leaf
1 pn Oregano, dry
1/2 ts Fines herbes
1 c Wine, dry white
Butter
2 tb Tomato paste
16 oz Tomato, whole, can
2 c Rice
Octopus Pilaf (Oktapodi Pilaffi) Preparation
Pound the octopus in order to tenderize it, and cut into cubes. Saute the onions in1/4 lb butter until golden brown; add garlic, bay leaf, oregano, fines herbes, and octopus. Saute for a few more minutes; then add tomato paste, whole tomatoes and wine. Stir well, cover and simmer over low fire for one hour, or until octopus is tender. When octopus is cooked, place 3-1/2 cups water,1/2 cup of octopus sauce and 2 Tbsp butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, add rice, stir, lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes. To serve, shape the rice into individual mounds with a cup, and cover with octopus and remaining sauce. This may be prepared ahead of time and reheated in the oven before serving. It”s delicious with boiled greens and white retsina. From Gemini”s MASSIVE MealMaster collection
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Recipe Serves: 6
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