BRAISED OCTOPUS

Braised Octopus image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Time 2h15m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon chili-pepper flakes
1 large octopus, about 6 pounds, cleaned, body discarded, tentacles cut into 1/2-inch chunks
3 cups fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and minced
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup minced Italian flat-leaf parsley
4 thick slices crusty country bread

Steps:

In a large, heavy pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the garlic and ginger, and cook about 2 minutes. Add the chili-pepper flakes and the octopus. Cover. Lower heat. Braise until tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring frequently.
Add tomatoes and stir well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir, cover and simmer for 10 more minutes. Add parsley. Serve with grilled country bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 908, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 106 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 2005 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams