How to make delicious and luxurious Octopus Stew - Korean Street Food / 강화맛집 문어 지중해식당

octopus

🥗Healthier: squid

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

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

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Non-alcoholic wine provides similar flavors without alcohol.

capers

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Green olives can mimic the briny flavor of capers.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients while yams are often less expensive.

Clean the octopus under cold water and remove the beak and ink sac.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in red wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.

Add the octopus, stirring to coat with the sauce.

Incorporate diced potatoes and carrots into the pot.

Season with bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and cover, simmering for 45-60 minutes until the octopus is tender.

Stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice just before serving.

Adjust seasoning with chili flakes for heat, if desired.

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