Octopus salad

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This salad is always present in the menu of restaurants specializing in seafood, is very popular among local population and among tourists. According to Portuguese tradition in some regions is considered a traditional dish of the Christmas table.

Ingredients for Octopus salad

Step by step instruction of cooking Octopus salad

Шаг 1

Octopus rinse well with cold water to remove chitin "bill" between the suction cups (if it is not removed at purchase). If you buy octopus ice cream, they are already processed, ready for cooking. If fresh or even live, then ask the seller to prepare it.

Шаг 2

Put in a saucepan, cover with water (no salt). In order for the octopus when cooking not become a rubber, but on the contrary, was soft, there is a special secret. Put in the water before cooking the stopper (cork) from blockage of wine or onion, which is at the end of cooking throw. I usually use a pressure cooker. Put on max. pressure once. Normally it takes up to 30 minutes After cooking octopus meat should be soft.

Шаг 3

After the pan has lost pressure, it should be open and allow to cool. Then remove the octopus, drain off the water.

Шаг 4

Finely chop the onion, bell pepper,

Шаг 5

chop coarsely octopus (head, skin, suction cups),

Шаг 6

salt, pepper, season with wine vinegar and olive oil, sprinkle with coriander.
Better to cook for 20-30 min. before serving. Soaked with vinegar, the salad will be tastier.
Can be served as a salad before serving main dishes or hot boiled mealy potatoes, dressed with olive oil. Goes very well with olives.
Bon appetit!