Ingredients
- 1 octopus
- 2 kg small onions for stewing
- 5 whole garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste, diluted with a little water
- Salt
- Pepper
- Sweet paprika
- 2 bay leaves
- 5 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 tablespoons vinegar
- 50 ml water
- Olive oil
Preparation for the Onions
- Peel and wash the onions, place them in a pot, and cover with water.
- Boil over medium heat for 15 minutes until they soften slightly.
- Drain the onions in a colander and set aside.
Preparation for the Octopus
- Cut the octopus into fairly large pieces, rinse them well, and drain in a colander.
- In a pot, heat the olive oil and lightly sauté the garlic and octopus.
- Add the diluted tomato paste, salt, pepper, paprika, bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, vinegar, and water.
- Cover the pot and simmer everything together for 30 minutes to soften the octopus.
- After 30 minutes, add the onions to the pot and continue cooking for another 25-30 minutes until the ingredients are tender and the flavors have melded. Add a little extra water if needed for the sauce.
This flavorful octopus stifado combines tender, aromatic onions with richly seasoned octopus in a cozy, spiced stew. It’s a true taste of Greek tradition, perfect for a comforting meal. Enjoy!
