Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Octopus, tenderised1 kg
- Rice400 g
- Water or stock900 ml
- Onions2
- Garlic cloves4
- Tomatoes3
- Bay leaves2
- Olive oil4 tbsp
- Salt2 tsp
- Malagueta chilli1
Method
- RefogadoMake a refogado: fry onion, garlic, tomato and bay leaf in olive oil until soft.
- MainSimmer the octopus 45 minutes until tender; cut up.
- RiceAdd rice and water and cook 20 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 493 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 30.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 64.7 g |
| Fat | 11.3 g |
| Fibre | 2.3 g |
| Sugar | 3.9 g |
| Sodium | 1180 mg |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g |
| Serving size | about 460 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Shellfish. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Arroz de Polvo take to make?
About 1 h 30 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 1 h 10 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Arroz de Polvo?
About 493 kcal per serving, with 31 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 460 g each.
Which allergens does Arroz de Polvo contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Shellfish. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Arroz de Polvo from?
Arroz de Polvo is a main course from Cape Verde. Octopus rice.