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Poulpe Provencal (Octopus Braised in Tomato and Wine) Recipe

Poulpe Provencal (Octopus Braised in Tomato and Wine) Recipe

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Poulpe Provencal (Octopus Braised in Tomato and Wine)

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb ripe tomato
2 lbs baby octopus
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large brown onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 1/3 cups dry white wine
1/4 tsp saffron thread
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tbsp flat leaf parsley , rough chopped

Directions:

To clean each octopus, use a small sharp knife and cut each head from the tentacles. Remove the eyes by cutting a round of flesh from the base of each head. To clean the heads, CAREFULLY slit them open and remove the gut. Rinse thoroughly. Cut the heads in half. Push out the beaks from the center of the tentacles from the cut side. Cut the tentacles into sets of four or two, depending on the size of the octopus. Set aside.
Score a cross in the base of each tomato. Place the tomatoes in a bowl of boiling water for 10 seconds, then plunge into cold water and peel the skin away from the cross.
Cut each tomato in half and scoop out the seeds with a teaspoon. Chop the flesh and set aside.
Blanch all the octopus in boiling water for 2 minutes, then dain and allow to cool slightly. Pat dry with paper towels.
Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based frying pan and cook the onion for 7-8 minutes until lightly golden.
Add the octopus and garlic to the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Add the tomatos, wine, saffron and thyme.
Add just enough water to cover the octopus.
Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. Uncover and cook for another 15 minutes or until the octopus is tender and the sauce has thickened a little. The cooking time will vary quite a bit depending upon the size of the octopus.
Season to taste. Serve hot or at room temperature, sprinkled with chopped parsley. (We like it at room temp).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	235.45 Kcal (986 kJ)
Calories from fat	97.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.86g	17%
Cholesterol	61.98mg	21%
Sodium	8.31mg	0%
Potassium	264.15mg	6%
Total Carbs	7.26g	2%
Sugars	3.81g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.32g	5%
Protein	19.25g	38%
Vitamin C	14.3mg	24%
Iron	7.7mg	43%
Calcium	74.5mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	74.64 Kcal (313 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.44g	17%
Cholesterol	19.65mg	21%
Sodium	2.63mg	0%
Potassium	83.73mg	6%
Total Carbs	2.3g	2%
Sugars	1.21g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.42g	5%
Protein	6.1g	38%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	24%
Iron	2.4mg	43%
Calcium	23.6mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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