Cataplana is a traditional Portuguese dish named after the copper cookware it's prepared in. This heartwarming seafood dish combines tender octopus with aromatic vegetables, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully as it simmers. Enjoy a taste of Portugal with this flavor-infused recipe!
Ingredients
🐙 1/2 octopus
🥔 5 potatoes
🧅 1 onion
🍅 1 tomato
🌶️ 2 bell peppers
🌿 Cilantro fresh, for garnish
🧄 1 clove garlic
🍃 1 bay leaf
🌶️ 1 chili pepper
🍅 2 tablespoons ketchup
🧂 Pinch of salt
🌶️ 1 teaspoon Piri-Piri sauce
🍷 100ml white wine
🫒 Olive oil extra virgin, for cooking
Instructions
1- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Clean and slice the octopus into manageable pieces.
- Peel and chop the potatoes into sizeable chunks.
- Dice the onion and tomato.
- Seed and slice the bell peppers.
- Mince the garlic.
2- Cooking Process:
- In a large saucepan or cataplana pan, heat a generous drizzle of olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic until golden brown.
- Add the chopped onion and fry until translucent.
- Stir in the tomato, bell peppers, bay leaf, and chili pepper. Cook until the vegetables soften.
3- Simmer the Dish:
- Add the octopus to the pan followed by the white wine.
- Stir in the ketchup, salt, and Piri-Piri sauce. Ensure everything is well combined.
- Add the potato chunks and ensure they are covered with some of the liquid.
- Cover the pan and allow the mixture to simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes or until the octopus is tender and the flavors have melded together.
4- Final Touches:
- Stir in fresh cilantro just before serving for an aromatic finish.
- Serve the cataplana directly from the pan for a rustic presentation.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 80 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: Approximately 320
Protein: 25g
Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Equipment: Cataplana pan or large saucepan
Cooking Tips:
- For added flavor, marinate the octopus in olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice for an hour before cooking.
- If desired, use a seafood stock as part of the cooking liquid for enhanced depth of flavor.
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