Here we have a wonderful recipe for Portuguese Roasted Octopus, Polvo Assado, coming from one of the islands of the Azores, in Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel. This is a unique dish that is emblematic of Azorean cuisine. It is really simple and easy to make, but delicious with tons of flavor and is sure to impress.
Ingredients:
2 pounds octopus chopped
1 teaspoon White Pepper
8 potatoes de-skinned
1 malagueta pepper chopped
3 tomatoes, peeled and de-seeded
1/2 cup of red wine
1/2 cup of olive oil
1/2 cup of butter
4 garlic cloves chopped
Directions:
1) Properly cut the pieces of the octopus. You can learn how to properly cut the octopus meat here
How to Cut Octopus Meat
2) Place all of the ingredients in a large saucepan and mix them together, cover it, and let them marinate for 5-6 hours.
3) Once done, place them in a large baking dish and then put it in the oven and cook it at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for about 35-40 minutes or until it is well cooked and the octopus is tender.
4) Serve it in a large platter with some bread to enjoy the sauce, enjoy!
