COOKING PORTUGUESE TRADITIONAL FOOD (Polvo à lagareiro)

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still providing a neutral flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth adds flavor without the cost of wine.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Black pepper is a common spice that can add heat.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper can provide heat at a lower cost.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

Place the cleaned octopus in a large pan.

Cover the octopus with water.

Add one onion, bay leaves, and a pinch of salt to the water.

Cook the octopus on medium-low heat for 45 minutes.

While the octopus is cooking, prepare the potatoes by placing them in a baking dish.

Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

Smash garlic and add it to the potatoes, mixing well.

After 45 minutes, remove the octopus from the heat.

Transfer the potatoes to the oven and roast for 15 minutes.

Check the potatoes after 15 minutes and add more olive oil if desired.

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