Portuguese Arroz de Polvo (Octopus Rice)

Portuguese Arroz de Polvo (Octopus Rice)

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Arroz de Polvo is a Portuguese dish that captures the taste of the Atlantic in a comforting bowl of rice. Rich, fragrant, and deeply coloured, it brings

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  • Pot
  • Saute pan
  • Stove
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Ladle
  • Serving bowl
  • Serving platter
  • Plate

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 kg fresh or frozen octopus (cleaned)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 medium onion (halved)
  • 2 garlic cloves (smashed)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 250 g carolino or arborio rice (medium grain rice works best)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion (finely chopped)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 medium ripe tomatoes (peeled and chopped (or 200 g canned chopped tomatoes))
  • 150 ml dry white wine
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • Fresh coriander or parsley (chopped, for garnish)

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