Octopus With Potatoes

An octopus dish taken from a famous Milanese seafood restaurant.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 (2-3 Pound) Octopus
• 2 Wine Corks
• 2 Cups White Wine
• 1/2 Lemon
• 3 Large Potatoes Cut Into Quarters
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Fresh Chopped Parsley
• Juice Of 1 Lemon
• 4 Tablespoons Capers (Optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Place the octopus in a pot with the...: Place the octopus in a pot with the corks, wine and lemon.
2. 2Cover the octopus with water, and place the...: Cover the octopus with water, and place the pot over high heat and bring it to a boil, then turn the heat down to medium, and cook until tender when pierced with a fork.
3. 3You'll need to check the octopus fairly frequently,...: You'll need to check the octopus fairly frequently, and once it is tender, cover and remove from the heat.
4. 4Allow to cool to room temperature covered.
5. 5While the octopus is cooling, boil the potatoes...: While the octopus is cooling, boil the potatoes until tender.
6. 6Remove from the heat, skin and cut into...: Remove from the heat, skin and cut into 2 inch pieces.
7. 7Place in a bowl and add fresh chopped...: Place in a bowl and add fresh chopped parsley, lemon juice and olive oil to coat lightly.
8. 8Stir in capers if using.
9. 9Season with salt and pepper.
10. 10Once cool, remove the tentacles from the head...: Once cool, remove the tentacles from the head and cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces.
11. 11Cut the head into pieces as well.
12. 12Place the octopus in with the potatoes and...: Place the octopus in with the potatoes and gently mix together.