Silvia’s Italian Table Polpo Marinato (Marinated Baby Octopus) · Silvia’s Italian Table Polpo...

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.