Octopus Stifado ©

As we approach the beginning of lent in Greece, starting this Clean Monday the 14th, I thought I would share with you this delicious recipe. Now if you have never eaten Octopus, you will be in doubt, but believe me this is something to try.

Easy

6-8 persons

Ingredients

1 medium sized fresh or frozen Octopus. (The smaller the more tender)

( A little vinegar for washing Octopus )

1 kilo baby onions or shallots ( Try to choose them all the same size )

1 stick of cinnamon

4  whole cloves

1 tbs  whole small coriander seeds (Optional)

2 sprigs of fresh rosemary

2 bay leaves

2-4 cloves of garlic

1-2 tbs tomato purée

1 glass of red wine

3 tbs olive oil for frying onions

Salt freshly ground pepper to be added at the end of cooking. ( Octopus is salty already!)

Method

1. If you buy a frozen…