Slow-Braised Octopus with Potato Salad and Anchovy Dressing

Slow-braised octopus served with a fresh potato salad and a warm savory anchovy dressing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 635.4 kcals 3812.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 17.1 grams 102.6 grams
Fat 39.2 grams 235.2 grams
Protein 36.4 grams 218.4 grams
Cook Time
135 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

NutsSeeds
1
bulb
Garlic
halved
1
sprig
Rosemary
leaves removed and finely chopped
1
pinch
1
pinch
4
clove
Garlic
chopped
OilsFats
150
ml
Olive Oil
150-200ml used for braising
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
for salad frying
3
tbsp
Olive Oil
for dressing
Seafood
1.5
kg
Octopus
whole, cleaned, beak and eyes removed
12
piece
Anchovies
marinated in red wine
Vegetables
450
g
Tomatoes
fresh, ripe, chopped
1
piece
Red Chilli
seeds removed and finely chopped
450
g
Jersey Royal Potatoes
cleaned, small left whole, larger ones halved
20
g
Wild Garlic
leaves left whole
20
g
Agretti
monk's beard
0.25
piece
Cucumber
julienned
1
head
Red Chicory
shredded
1
head
White Chicory
shredded

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 140°C.
  • Heat a casserole dish and add oil, octopus, tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, and chilli.
  • Braise in the oven for 2 hours, checking occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Boil potatoes in salted water for 10-15 minutes until tender.
  • Drain the potatoes and set them aside.
  • Wilt wild garlic and agretti in a frying pan with a little oil.
  • Mix the garlic, agretti, cucumber, chicories, and potatoes in a bowl and season.
  • Cook anchovies in a frying pan with oil until they dissolve.
  • Add the remaining dressing ingredients and whisk together.
  • Mix the dressing into the salad just before serving.
  • Serve the octopus alongside the prepared potato salad.