World Flavors Cookbook

Polvo à Lagareiro

Name: Polvo à Lagareiro
Cook time: 60 min
Cuisine: Portugal
Ingredients: 1 kg octopus; 1 kg small potatoes; 1 cup olive oil; 6 cloves garlic; Cilantro; Coarse salt

Tender octopus roasted with whole "punched" potatoes in a sea of premium extra virgin olive oil.

Cuisine: Portugal

Ingredients

1 kg octopus
1 kg small potatoes
1 cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic
Cilantro
Coarse salt

Instructions

1. Boil octopus until tender (about 40 mins). 2. Boil small potatoes in their skins, then "punch" them slightly to break the skin. 3. Place octopus and potatoes in a baking dish. 4. Drown in olive oil and add lots of sliced garlic. 5. Roast at 400°F (200°C) until potatoes are golden. 6. Garnish with cilantro.