Introduction
Pulpo a Feira is a traditional Spanish dish made with octopus. It is typically served as a main course, but can also be served as a tapa or appetizer. The dish is named after the Spanish fairs or ferias, where it is often served.
Ingredients
-1 kg octopus
-1 onion
-2 cloves garlic
-1 bay leaf
-1 tsp paprika
-1/2 tsp cumin
-1/4 tsp chili flakes
-Olive oil
-Salt
-Pepper
-1/2 cup white wine
-1/2 cup water
-1 lemon
-1/4 cup parsley
Method
1. Preheat oven to 200C.
2. In a large pot, add octopus, onion, garlic, bay leaf, paprika, cumin, chili flakes, and enough olive oil to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Place pot over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Then, lower heat and cook until octopus is tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
4. Remove octopus from pot and cut into 2-3cm pieces.
5. In the same pot, add white wine and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Add octopus pieces back into the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and parsley.
Potential changes & improvements
-If you want a more traditional Spanish dish, you could add chorizo sausage to the pot.
-For a spicier dish, you could increase the amount of chili flakes.
-If you want a more citrusy dish, you could add the zest of one lemon to the pot.
What other food it works well with
Pulpo a Feira pairs well with potatoes, bread, and a green salad.
Common Mistakes
One common mistake is overcooking the octopus. This will result in a tough and rubbery dish. Another mistake is not seasoning the dish enough. Be sure to taste the dish before serving and adjust the seasoning accordingly.
Nutritional Information
-Calories: 500
-Fat: 23g
-Saturated Fat: 3.5g
-Cholesterol: 75mg
-Sodium: 1120mg
-Carbohydrates: 29g
-Fiber: 3g
-Sugar: 4g
-Protein: 35g
Allergens
-Octopus
-Shellfish