Octopus Pilaf
Yield
6 servingsPrep
45 minCook
60 minReady
1 hrsLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | pounds |
octopus
skinned |
* |
| 2 | medium |
onions
finely chopped |
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
finely chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| 1 | pinch |
oregano
dry |
*
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
herbs
|
* |
| 1 | cup |
white wine
dry |
*
|
| 1 | x |
butter
|
*
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
tomato paste
|
|
| 16 | ounces |
tomatoes
|
|
| 2 | cups |
rice
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 907.2 | g |
octopus
skinned |
* |
| 2 | medium |
onions
finely chopped |
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
finely chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| 1 | pinch |
oregano
dry |
*
|
| 2.5 | ml |
herbs
|
* |
| 237 | ml |
white wine
dry |
*
|
| 1 | x |
butter
|
*
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
tomato paste
|
|
| 462.4 | ml/g |
tomatoes
|
|
| 473 | ml |
rice
|
|
Directions
Pound the octopus in order to tenderize it, and cut into cubes.
Sauté the onions in ¼ lb butter until golden brown; add garlic, bay leaf, oregano, fines herbes, and octopus.
Sauté 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 3½ cups water, ½ cup of octopus sauce and 2 tablespoon 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.
