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Greek Recipe: Octopus Pilaf

GREEK RECIPE: Octopus Pilaf

  • 1.5 lbs dried baby octopus
  • 1 lg onion minced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 cups tomato puree
  • 6 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 cup water
  • juice of 1/5 lemon
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp dried sweet basil
  • 1.5 cups rice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Soak the octopus in cold water to cover for 24 hours rinsing and changing water several times. Drain and dry the octopus. Pound octopus with a meat hammer until it begins to shred. Cut octopus crosswise into 1" pieces and set aside. Heat oil in a pot and sautee onion and garlic until golden. Add octopus and sautee for 15 minutes. Add puree, water, lemon juice and seasonings. Bring to a simmer covered for 30 minutes. Add rice and mix well so that kernals do not stick together. Bring to a simmer for 25 more minutes. Do not stir or remove cover again until ready to serve. Serves 6.

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