Arroz de polvo por Nandinha!

octopus

🥗Healthier: squid

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Squid offers a similar texture, while canned tuna is more affordable.

white wine

🥗Healthier: broth

💰Cheaper: water

Broth adds flavor without alcohol or cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits, while canola oil is less expensive.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Cilantro provides a fresh flavor, while green onions are economical.

Prepare 1 kg of octopus and place it in a pot with 1 cup of water.

Cook the octopus for 60 minutes until tender.

Remove the octopus from the pot and chop it into pieces.

In a separate pot, heat olive oil and add a small chopped onion and a chopped garlic clove to sauté.

Add 2 to 2.5 cups of water to the pot and bring to a boil.

Season with a little salt while cooking the rice.

Once the water is boiling, add the rice and reduce the heat to low.

After the rice is almost cooked, add the chopped octopus pieces and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

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