Parsley Octopus and Potato Salad is a classic dish, usually prepared during the holidays. You can use either fresh or frozen octopus, cook it in a pressure cooker or a regular pot, the important thing is to let it cool in the cooking water, which will make the octopus softer. Freezing the octopus is an important step if you want a softer texture, as it stretches the fibers making it tenderer. If you like curled tentacles, dip them in boiling water two or three times for a pleasant result.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 6 people
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 2.6 lbs octopus (fresh)
- 1.1 lbs Potatoes
- 2 teaspoons chopped parsley
- 3 pinches Fine salt
- 2 teaspoons Coarse salt
- as needed Olive oil
- as needed black pepper (ground (optional))
Preparation
Clean and wash the octopus, then place it in a pressure cooker, cover it with water up to two-thirds and cook for about 20 minutes.
Then let the pressure cooker vent and leave the octopus to cool in the cooking water.
Wash and peel the potatoes, cook them in a pot with plenty of salted water for about 20 minutes.
Obviously, the cooking time depends on the size of the potatoes, insert a fork to check if they are soft, at this point they are ready.
Cut the potatoes into cubes, place them in a bowl, season with olive oil, salt, and chopped parsley.
Now cut the octopus into small pieces, add it to the potatoes and, if necessary, season again with oil and salt.
If desired, you can add a little ground black pepper.
Enjoy your meal!
Tips/Advice
You can also use frozen octopus. Freezing the octopus is an important step if you want a softer texture, as it stretches the fibers making it tenderer. In this case, you will have to defrost the octopus at room temperature, clean it, and wash it. Fill a large pot with plenty of water, once it boils, add salt, squeezed lemon along with the peel, oil, and the octopus. Cook for about 30/40 minutes with the lid on. The octopus is cooked when the fork inserts easily.
Important: always let the octopus cool in the cooking water, this will make it softer.
If you like curled tentacles, dip them in boiling water two or three times for a pleasant result.
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