Arroz con Pulpo (Octopus with Rice) Recipe with Blanca | The Recipe Hunters in Galicia, Spain

octopus

🥗Healthier: squid

💰Cheaper: chicken

Squid is lower in calories, while chicken is more affordable and widely available.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: broth

Non-alcoholic wine provides a similar flavor without alcohol, while broth adds depth at a lower cost.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric provides color and health benefits, while paprika is a more economical alternative.

Dip the octopus three times to help it shrink.

Cook the octopus for 30 minutes.

Check the octopus; it should become transparent when done.

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