Posted on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in
Seafood Recipes
Delicious Octopus with Chestnuts Recipe
Delicious octopus with chestnuts recipe (receita de polvo com castanhas), is a traditional dish that showcases the rich flavors of cuisine.
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Preparation time | 20 min |
Cooking Time | 1 h 20 min |
Ready In | 1 h 40 min |
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
1.75 lbs of cleaned octopus2 onionsExtra virgin olive oil7 garlic cloves1 bay leaf1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme1.5 lbs of sweet potatoes14 oz of peeled chestnutsA pinch of white pepperSea salt (to taste)
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Preparation
- Begin by cooking the octopus in a large pot of boiling water seasoned with 1 onion, 1 garlic clove, 1 bay leaf, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- While the octopus is cooking, peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into medium cubes.
- After 35 minutes of cooking, the octopus should be tender.
- Remove it, drain, and cut it into medium-sized pieces.
- Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).
- In a ceramic baking dish, drizzle a bit of olive oil, and add the remaining onion (chopped) and garlic (sliced).
- Add the sweet potatoes, peeled chestnuts, and the cut octopus pieces.
- Sprinkle with fresh thyme, drizzle with more olive oil, and season with salt and white pepper.
- Mix everything well, then cover the dish with aluminum foil, sealing it tightly.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until all the ingredients are well roasted.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Narwen Cuisine
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