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Octopus in Red Wine

Name: Octopus in Red Wine
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 4 portioner
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 1 000 g octopus cleaned; 250 ml red wine dry; 30 ml red wine vinegar; 1 st yellow onion chopped; 4 klyfta garlic minced; 30 g tomato paste; 2 st bay leaf; 30 ml olive oil; 1 tsk salt; 0,5 tsk black pepper freshly ground; 15 g fresh parsley chopped (valfritt)

This traditional Greek appetizer features tender octopus braised in a rich red wine sauce with aromatic vegetables. The slow cooking process ensures a melt-in-your-mouth texture and deep, savory flavors. It's a perfect starter for a Mediterranean-inspired meal.

Ett originalrecept av Forkin

Total tid: 1 tim 50 min
Portioner: 4
Svårighetsgrad: Medel
Per portion: 366 kcal

Glutenfritt

Allergeninformation: kan innehålla fisk, blötdjur och sulfiter. Kontrollera alltid ingrediensförpackningen om du har en allergi.

Förberedelser

Ingredienser

1 000 goctopus, cleaned
250 mlred wine, dry
30 mlred wine vinegar
1 styellow onion, chopped
4 klyftagarlic, minced
30 gtomato paste
2 stbay leaf
30 mlolive oil
1 tsksalt
0,5 tskblack pepper, freshly ground

garnish

15 gfresh parsley, chopped(valfritt)

Utrustning

wooden spoon · cutting board · knife · large heavy-bottomed pot

Gör så här

Steg för steg

1
If using fresh octopus, ensure it is thoroughly cleaned; if frozen, thaw completely and pat dry.
Cirka 5 min
Kockens tips: To clean octopus, remove the beak and eyes, then rinse well under cold water.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Cirka 1 min
3
Add the octopus to the hot pot and sear for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until it releases its liquid and begins to turn pink.
Cirka 7 min
Kockens tips: Do not overcrowd the pot; sear in batches if necessary.
4
Remove the octopus from the pot and set aside.
Cirka 1 min
5
Reduce the heat to medium, add the yellow onion to the pot, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
Cirka 7 min
6
Stir in the garlic and tomato paste, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Cirka 2 min
Kockens tips: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
7
Pour in the red wine and red wine vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Cirka 1 min
Kockens tips: This deglazing step adds flavor to the sauce.
8
Return the octopus to the pot, add the bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.
Cirka 1 min
9
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and braise for 60-80 minutes, or until the octopus is very tender when pierced with a fork.
Cirka 1 tim 20 min
Kockens tips: Cooking time can vary significantly depending on the size and type of octopus.
10
Once tender, remove the octopus from the pot and slice it into bite-sized pieces.
Cirka 5 min
Kockens tips: Discard the bay leaves.
11
Return the sliced octopus to the sauce and stir to combine.
Cirka 1 min
12
Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Kockens tips: This dish pairs well with crusty bread or a simple rice pilaf.

Per portion

Näringsvärden

30%Betyg

Kalorier: 365,8kcal
Protein: 46,3g
Kolhydrater: 9g
Fett: 9,6g
Fiber: 1,4g
Socker: 3,4g

Beräknat utifrån mängderna i receptet. Värdena kan variera beroende på varumärken och byten.

Håll det gott

Förvaring

Store leftover octopus in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Uppvärmning

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