HOW TO COOK OCTOPUS - POLVO @tiamariasblog

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier and has a higher smoke point.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic wine maintains flavor without alcohol.

Add the octopus to a pot of water and cook for about 45 minutes or until tender.

After 30 minutes, pierce the octopus with a fork to check tenderness; it should be easy to pierce.

If not tender, continue cooking for another 15 to 20 minutes.

Once tender, cut a slice of the octopus to check; it should be easy to slice and look white and beautiful.

Prepare chimichurri sauce by mixing chopped onions, garlic, parsley, olive oil, and vinegar.

Serve the octopus as a salad with the chimichurri sauce.

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