Octopus Pilaf(Oktapodi Pilaffi)

* Exported from MasterCook *

OCTOPUS PILAF (OKTAPODI PILAFFI)

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Seafood Greek

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 lb Octopus, skinned
2 md Onions, finely chopped
1 c Garlic, finely chopped
1 Bay leaf
1 pn Oregano, dry
1/2 ts Fines herbes
1 c Wine, dry white
Butter
2 tb Tomato paste
16 oz Tomato, whole, can
2 c Rice

Pound the octopus in order to tenderize it, and cut
into cubes. Saute the onions in1/4 lb butter until
golden brown; add garlic, bay leaf, oregano, fines
herbes, and octopus. Saute for a few more minutes;
then add tomato paste, whole tomatoes and wine. Stir
well, cover and simmer over low fire for one hour, or
until octopus is tender. When octopus is cooked, place
3-1/2 cups water,1/2 cup of octopus sauce and 2 Tbsp
butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, add rice, stir,
lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes. To serve, shape
the rice into individual mounds with a cup, and cover
with octopus and remaining sauce. This may be prepared
ahead of time and reheated in the oven before serving.
It's delicious with boiled greens and white retsina.



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