Polvo à Lagareiro com batata a murro – Portuguese Octopus with Smashed Potatoes

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while maintaining similar cooking properties.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers acidity at a lower cost.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper adds heat at a lower price.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions provide a fresh flavor at a lower cost.

Bring 1 liter of water to a boil in a large pot.

Add the frozen octopus and bay leaves; cook until tender.

Remove the octopus and let it cool slightly before cutting into pieces.

Boil the small potatoes in salted water until fork-tender.

Drain the potatoes and gently smash them with a fork.

In a large baking dish, combine octopus pieces, smashed potatoes, garlic, and olive oil.

Season with sea salt and pepper.

Roast in the oven until the octopus is crispy and golden.

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh coriander.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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