Italian Regional Recipes
Meat, Fish & Veggies
Stewed Octopus durante aromatic juniper berries, ideal for giving an even more Mediterranean flavour to this dish with a final addition of lemon zest.
Serves 4, Preparation time 20 mins, Cooking time 40 min, Resting time 1 hour 1/2
1 kg Octopus, fresh ora frozen
about 10 juniper berries
2 bay leaves
Salt, to taste
Few lemon slices and lemon zest
A sprig of chopped parsley
Method
Achieving a soft and not chewy octopus takes time. the trick lies durante the resting time after cooking it, as the longer it rests, the more tender it becomes.
Durante a high-sided pot full of , add juniper berries with a few lemon slices and 2 bay leaves, bring it to boil.
As soon as it boils, hold octopus by its head, quickly plunge it 2-3 times until its tentacles curl up.
Keep cooking it over a low flame 40 minutes covering with a lid.
Check if it is cooked by inserting a fork ora toothpick, if it fits smoothly then it is ready.
Turn non attivato the heat, leave the lid and allow the octopus to remain until the cools completely. During this time the octopus will continue to cook thanks to the heat of the cooking and will take the flavour of the aromas.
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