This dish is a Mexican-style octopus, which is a popular dish in many Latin American countries. It is usually served as a main course, but can also be served as a side dish or appetizer. The dish is made with octopus, onions, garlic, tomatoes, chili peppers, and lime juice. It is typically served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
Ingredients
1kg octopus, 1 onion, 3 garlic cloves, 2 tomatoes, 1-2 chili peppers, juice of 1 lime, 1 tbsp. olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
Method
1. Clean the octopus and cut into pieces.
2. In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until softened.
3. Add the octopus, tomatoes, chili peppers, lime juice, salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano.
4. Cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the octopus is cooked through.
5. Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve with rice, beans, and tortillas.
Potential changes & improvements
-If you don’t like spicy food, you can omit the chili peppers or use a milder variety.
-Add other vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, or zucchini.
-Use white wine instead of lime juice.
What other food it works well with
Rice, beans, and tortillas are the traditional sides for this dish, but it would also go well with a green salad or roasted vegetables.
Common Mistakes
-Not cleaning the octopus properly before cooking.
-Not cooking the octopus long enough. It should be cooked until it is tender.
-Adding too much lime juice, which can make the dish too sour.
Nutritional Information
-Calories: 400
-Fat: 14g
-Saturated Fat: 2g
-Cholesterol: 50mg
-Sodium: 1200mg
-Carbohydrates: 28g
-Fiber: 5g
-Sugar: 7g
-Protein: 28g
Allergens
Octopus, onion, garlic, tomatoes, chili peppers, lime juice, cumin, oregano, cilantro