Enjoy this traditional octopus in tomato sauce from Malta. It makes a flavorful sauce for octopus with potatoes, tomatoes, red wine, and a hint of citrus.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
60 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Calories
499 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Place octopus in a large pot filled with enough lightly salted water to cover; bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat until opaque, about 15 minutes. Drain. Cool slightly; cut into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, mint leaves, curry powder and mixed spice; cook and stir until onion is soft. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in octopus, wine, lemon zest and orange zest; simmer 3 to 4 minutes to blend flavors, then stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, potatoes, peas, olives, bay leaves, and sugar. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer until octopus and potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes.