Main Course

Polpo Alla Pignata

Name: Polpo Alla Pignata
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 4 adag
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 1,5 kg octopus cleaned; 500 g cherry tomato halved; 300 g potato peeled and cubed; 4 gerezd garlic sliced; 0,25 csésze parsley fresh, chopped; 0,5 csésze dry white wine; 3 ek. extra virgin olive oil; 1 tk. salt; 0,5 tk. black pepper freshly ground; 0,5 tk. chili flake (opcionális)

This traditional Puglian dish features tender octopus slow-cooked in a terracotta pot with simple, fresh ingredients. The octopus braises in its own juices and a rich tomato sauce, resulting in a deeply flavorful and comforting meal. Serve with crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.

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Teljes idő: 2 ó 20 p
Adag: 4
Nehézség: Közepes
Adagonként: 530 kcal

Gluténmentes

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Előkészítés

Hozzávalók

1,5 kgoctopus, cleaned
500 gcherry tomato, halved
300 gpotato, peeled and cubed
4 gerezdgarlic, sliced
0,25 csészeparsley, fresh, chopped
0,5 csészedry white wine
3 ek.extra virgin olive oil
1 tk.salt
0,5 tk.black pepper, freshly ground
0,5 tk.chili flake(opcionális)

Eszközök

terracotta pot · dutch oven · cutting board · knife

Elkészítés

Lépésről lépésre

1
If your octopus is not pre-tenderized, freeze it for at least 24 hours, then thaw completely before cooking. This helps break down the fibers and ensures tenderness.
2
Rinse the cleaned octopus thoroughly under cold water.
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3
In a large terracotta pot or heavy-bottomed Dutch oven, arrange the octopus at the bottom.
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A szakács megjegyzése: A terracotta pot (pignata) is traditional and provides excellent heat distribution, but a good quality Dutch oven works just as well.
4
Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes, cubed potatoes, sliced garlic, and chopped parsley over the octopus.
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5
Pour in the dry white wine and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
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6
Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and chili flakes if using.
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7
Cover the pot tightly with its lid. If using a Dutch oven, ensure a very good seal; you can even place a piece of parchment paper under the lid for extra tightness.
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A szakács megjegyzése: The tight seal is crucial to trap the steam and allow the octopus to cook in its own juices.
8
Place the pot over very low heat on the stovetop or in an oven preheated to 150°C (300°F).
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A szakács megjegyzése: Cooking very slowly is key for tender octopus.
9
Cook for at least 2 hours, or until the octopus is fork-tender. Do not lift the lid during the first 90 minutes of cooking.
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A szakács megjegyzése: The cooking time can vary depending on the size and type of octopus. Check for tenderness by piercing with a fork.
10
Once tender, carefully remove the pot from the heat. The octopus will have released a significant amount of liquid, creating a rich sauce.
11
Serve immediately from the pot, drizzling with extra fresh olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired. This dish is excellent with crusty bread.

Adagonként

Tápérték

79%Pontszám

Kalória: 530,1kcal
Fehérje: 70,6g
Szénhidrát: 20,5g
Zsír: 14,3g
Rost: 3,6g
Cukor: 4,2g

A receptben szereplő hozzávalók mennyisége alapján becsülve. Az értékek márkák és helyettesítések szerint eltérhetnek.

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Tárolás

Store any leftover polpo alla pignata in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Újramelegítés

Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat until warmed through, or in the microwave.