Ingredients
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1 large Octopus (around 1 kg) from one of the Blue Island Fish Markets
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2 tablespoon vinegar
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1 onion, grated
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 cup white wine
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1/2 cup olive oil
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2 tablespoon hot mustard
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Juice of a lemon
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1 level tablespoon oregano or thyme
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Salt
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Pepper
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Water
Instructions
Purchase the cleaned Octopus from one of the Blue Island Fish Markets.
Wash and drain the octopus well.
Put 1 liter of water in a saucepan with 2 tablespoons of vinegar and boil the octopus for 20 minutes. Take it out, let it cool and cut it into small pieces.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan, sauté the onion and garlic together. Add the octopus pieces and stir well. Douse with the wine. Add the mustard, oregano, lemon juice and a cup of water, plenty of pepper and a little salt. Simmer on a low heat with the pan covered for ½ hour or until the sauce thickens.
Serve on a platter.
Ideal when accompanied by a green salad and/or rice pilaf.
Bon appétit!
