Octopus Saganaki on Bruschetta
 
 
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Recipe type/ Τύπος Πιάτου: Appetizer
Cuisine/ Κουζίνα: Greek
Ingredients/ Συστατικά
  • 1 octopus about 700gr. / 1.5 lb.
  • ¼ cup red wine
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • 1 pepper, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 30 gr. / 1 oz. olives, chopped finely
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp anise
  • 3 tsp sugar
  • Salt and pepper
Instructions/ Εκτέλεση
  1. Clean the octopus and remove his beak.
  2. In pot add the red wine, the bay leaves and the octopus.
  3. Bring to boil and immediately reduce the heat to low.
  4. Let it simmer for about 1 to 1 ½ hour or until it becomes very soft.
  5. Remove from fire and let it rest.
  6. In the meantime, prepare the sauce.
  7. In a medium pot pour the olive oil and in medium heat sauté the onion and pepper until they become soft.
  8. Add the garlic and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
  9. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to boil.
  10. Lower the heat and let them boil for 15 to 20 minutes.
  11. While the sauce is simmering, chop the octopus in small pieces.
  12. Five minutes before turning off the fire add the chopped octopus to the sauce and let them simmer together.
  13. Cut the baguette in slices and place the octopus on top.
  14. Serve immediately.
Recipe by Culinary Flavors at https://www.culinaryflavors.gr/octopus-saganaki-on-bruschetta/