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Silvia’s Italian Table
Polpo Marinato (Marinated Baby Octopus) Asimple,yetexcitingdishofslowcookedbabyoctopusmarinatedinchiliandvinegar.
Serves:4-6Ingredients
• 1.5kgofcleanedbabyoctopus(askyourfishmongerstodosoanddon’tbuyfrozen!)
• 2tablespoonsofextra-virginoliveoil• 1-2bayleaves• 200mlwhitewine• Garliccloves,bashedwiththebackofaknife• 2tablespoonsofparsleystalks,finelychopped
Forthemarinade
• 2garliccloves,thinlysliced• 3-4tablespoonsofextra-virginoliveoil• 2tablespoonofredwinevinegar• 1-2chilies,thinlysliced• Plentyofroughlychoppedparsleysaltforseasoning
MethodHeattheoilinapanlargeenoughtoaccommodatetheoctopus,addthegarlic,thebabyoctopus,theparsleystalks,bayleavesandthewine,bringtoasimmer,adda
Silvia’s Italian Table
fewtablespoonsofwaterandturntheheattolow.Coverwithalidandcookslowly,for2hoursoruntilforktender.Allowtocoolinthepan.Reservethejuices.Cutthecookedoctopusinhalforquarterstorevealthepearlywhiteflesh.Putitinadeepservingplatteranddressitwithoil,vinegar,garlic,chiliandplentyofparsleyandafewtablespoonsoftheoctopuscookingjuices.Tasteforsaltandadjusttoyourtaste,keepinginmindthatyoumaynotneedanyatall.Servewarmorrefrigerateandservewithin8hours.