How to make Polvo à Lagareiro | Portugal | 2-min Recipe Video

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.

Boil the octopus in salted water until tender.

Remove the octopus and let it cool slightly.

Slice the small white potatoes into thick rounds.

Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil and season with coarse sea salt and black pepper.

Roast the potatoes in the oven until golden and tender.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and crushed garlic until fragrant.

Add the cooked octopus to the skillet and sear until slightly crispy.

Add bay leaves to the skillet, cooking for an additional few minutes.

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in chopped cilantro.

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