A traditional Greek dish featuring tender octopus simmered in a rich, flavorful tomato sauce infused with herbs and spices. Perfect for a cozy dinner with family or friends.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
1h 15min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 2 bay leaves
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cloves
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1000 g octopus
- 60 ml olive oil
- 1 onion
- 15 g parsley
- 120 ml red wine
- 1 tsp salt
- 30 g tomato paste
- 400 g tomatoes
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
Step 3
Add the cleaned octopus to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and red wine.
Step 5
Add the bay leaves, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, salt, and black pepper.
Step 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 60-75 minutes, or until the octopus is tender.
Step 7
Remove the bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and cloves before serving.
Step 8
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.