Polvo Ao Alho Recipe
Sautéed Octopus In Garlic Sauce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Octopus
- 1
Clean and Prepare Octopus
Rinse the octopus under cold water. Remove the beak and the ink sac if not already done. You can also freeze the octopus for a day to tenderize it if it's fresh.
- 2
Boil the Octopus
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the octopus and cook it for about 30-40 minutes until tender. You can test tenderness by inserting a knife into the thickest part of the tentacle.
- 3
Cool and Cut
Once cooked, remove the octopus from the pot and let it cool. Once cooled, cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking
- 4
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 5
- 6
Season
Add salt, black pepper, and the whole red chili (if using) to the octopus. Stir well and sauté for another 5-7 minutes until everything is heated through.
- 7
