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Octopus Stew

Octopus stew.

Prep20 min
Cook1 h 15 min
Total1 h 35 min
Serves6
DifficultyEasy
Per serving330 kcal
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Cape VerdeMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Octopus, tenderised1 kg
  • Onions2
  • Garlic cloves4
  • Tomatoes3
  • Bay leaves2
  • Olive oil4 tbsp
  • Salt2 tsp
  • Malagueta chilli1
  • Potatoes3

Method

  1. OctopusSimmer the octopus 45 minutes until tender; cut up.
  2. RefogadoMake a refogado: fry onion, garlic, tomato and bay leaf in olive oil until soft.
  3. StewAdd octopus and potatoes and simmer 25 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

Calories330 kcal
Protein28.4 g
Carbohydrates29.0 g
Fat11.0 g
Fibre3.9 g
Sugar4.6 g
Sodium1181 mg
Saturated fat1.6 g
Serving sizeabout 390 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 Octopus Stew take to make?

About 1 h 35 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 1 h 15 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Octopus Stew?

About 330 kcal per serving, with 28 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 390 g each.

Which allergens does Octopus Stew contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Shellfish. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Octopus Stew from?

Octopus Stew is a main course from Cape Verde. Octopus stew.

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