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Galician Style Octopus

The paprika that accompanies exquisite Galician-style octopus
At Carmencita, we developed this blend of sweet and hot paprika in collaboration with some of the finest pulperías in Galicia. The result has been incredible: a paprika that complements octopus perfectly.
Enjoying pulpo a la gallega, also known as pulpo a feira, is always a wonderfully satisfying experience.

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Cost

euros

Rations

4

people

Preparation

75

minutes

Cooking

minutes

Difficulty

dificultad-baja

Medium

Ingredients

1 octopus (approximately 2 kg)
500 g potatoes
Mediterranean sea salt
Paprika for octopus
Extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

  1. To ensure the octopus becomes tender, freeze it beforehand. One day before cooking, allow it to thaw (in a large bowl, as it will release a significant amount of water).
  2. Bring a sufficiently large pot of water to the boil. Once the water is boiling, hold the octopus by the head and dip it into the boiling water three times before finally leaving it submerged.
  3. Cook the octopus for 35–40 minutes, depending on its size. Once cooked, turn off the heat and allow the octopus to rest in the water for a few minutes. Then remove it and place it on a serving dish.

4. Peel the potatoes and cut them in half. Cook them in boiling water for around 15 minutes, or until tender but still holding their shape.

5. Cut the octopus tentacles into pieces. Slice the potatoes into thick rounds. Serve the potatoes, preferably on a wooden plate, and arrange the octopus slices on top

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