Octapodi Kokkinisto (Greek Octopus in Tomato Sauce)

Name: Octapodi Kokkinisto (Greek Octopus in Tomato Sauce)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 70 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 pounds octopus, cut into 3-inch pieces; 3/4 cup olive oil; 8 small red onions, cut into thin wedges; 3 bay leaves; 2 cups crushed tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Octopus is an incomparable treat. I love it grilled, in a salad or in tomato sauce. For many, cooking octopus may seem daunting - but I assure you, it couldn't be easier. Serve this dish with hand-cut french fries or with rice. Never add water; you want the octopus to cook in its own juices for best flavor.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 20 min

Cook 1h 10m

Serves 6

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

2 pounds octopus, cut into 3-inch pieces

3/4 cup olive oil

8 small red onions, cut into thin wedges

3 bay leaves

2 cups crushed tomatoes

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

freshly ground black pepper to taste

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 6

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 412

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 28.8g 37%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 502mg 22%

Total Carbohydrate 14.6g 5%

Dietary Fiber 2.4g 9%

Total Sugars 5.5g

Protein 24.2g 48%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Place the octopus pieces into a large saucepan.

Cover, and cook over medium-high heat until the octopus has released its juices, 10 to 15 minutes.

Uncover, and continue simmering until the liquid has reduced to 3 to 4 tablespoons, 20 to 25 minutes.

Drizzle the octopus with olive oil, then stir in the onions and bay leaves.

Cook and stir until the onions have softened, about 10 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper.

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the octopus is tender and the sauce has thickened, about 25 minutes.

Cook uncovered for the last 10 minutes if the sauce is too thin.