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Receta Pulpo Gallego a la Brasa - Camino de Santiago - Arzúa (Galicia) - Tee Travel

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Crispy Octopus

Cultural Context

Crispy Octopus, or Pulpo a la Gallega, hails from the coastal regions of Spain, particularly Galicia. Traditionally served as a tapa, this dish showcases the octopus's tender texture and is often enjoyed with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika. Its preparation reflects the Spanish love for seafood, and it has gained popularity in various global cuisines, inspiring numerous adaptations and modern twists.

SpanishESmain
75 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
300 g. de pulpo de la ría
70 ml. de nata para cocinar
500 g. de patata gallega
Aceite de oliva virgen extra
Sal maldon con pimentón
Sal maldon negra

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while maintaining a high smoke point.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Regular paprika is less expensive and still adds flavor.

sea salt

🥗Healthier: kosher salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Table salt is more economical and widely available.

chili flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Black pepper is a common substitute for heat.

1

Cocer el pulpo a 60º C durante unos 40 minutos y luego envasar al vacío.

2

Cortar las patas del pulpo a la mitad (a lo largo).

3

Calentar un poco de aceite de oliva en una plancha o sartén.

4

Añadir el pulpo a la plancha cuando esté bien caliente y marcar por ambos lados.

5

Mondar las patatas gallegas y cortarlas en rodajas.

6

Cocer las patatas en agua con una pizca de sal durante 20-30 minutos.

7

Escurrir las patatas y añadirlas a la thermomix (o batidora americana o pasapuré).

8

Agregar una pizca de sal, la nata para cocinar y aceite de oliva a las patatas.

9

Poner la thermomix en marcha a 90º C durante aproximadamente 3 minutos.

Cooking Techniques

boilingfryinggarnishing

Equipment Needed

horno de convecciónplanchasarténthermomixbatidora americanapasapuré

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freegluten-freenut-freepescatarian

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Pulpo a la GallegaOctopus Galician Style
Local Name: Pulpo a la brasa

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