Greek Oktapodi Krasato – Octopus Braised in Wine
A Cycladic island classic: octopus simmered slowly in red wine with onions, tomatoes, and herbs until tender and full of rich Mediterranean flavor.
Ingredients (Serves 2–3):
* 1kg octopus, cleaned
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 200ml red wine
* 2 tbsp tomato paste
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
* Olive oil, pepper, parsley
Instructions:
1. Sear octopus in a dry pan until it releases liquid. Remove and chop.
2. In olive oil, sauté onion and garlic. Add tomato paste, then return octopus.
3. Add wine, bay leaf, cinnamon. Simmer gently for ~1.5 hours until tender.
4. Serve warm with crusty bread or orzo.
Greek Tip:
Best enjoyed with crusty bread and a glass of ouzo or dry red wine.
A Cycladic island classic: octopus simmered slowly in red wine with onions, tomatoes, and herbs until tender and full of rich Mediterranean flavor.
Ingredients (Serves 2–3):
* 1kg octopus, cleaned
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 200ml red wine
* 2 tbsp tomato paste
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
* Olive oil, pepper, parsley
Instructions:
1. Sear octopus in a dry pan until it releases liquid. Remove and chop.
2. In olive oil, sauté onion and garlic. Add tomato paste, then return octopus.
3. Add wine, bay leaf, cinnamon. Simmer gently for ~1.5 hours until tender.
4. Serve warm with crusty bread or orzo.
Greek Tip:
Best enjoyed with crusty bread and a glass of ouzo or dry red wine.
🐙 Greek Oktapodi Krasato – Octopus Braised in Wine
A Cycladic island classic: octopus simmered slowly in red wine with onions, tomatoes, and herbs until tender and full of rich Mediterranean flavor.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3):
* 1kg octopus, cleaned
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 200ml red wine
* 2 tbsp tomato paste
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
* Olive oil, pepper, parsley
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Sear octopus in a dry pan until it releases liquid. Remove and chop.
2. In olive oil, sauté onion and garlic. Add tomato paste, then return octopus.
3. Add wine, bay leaf, cinnamon. Simmer gently for ~1.5 hours until tender.
4. Serve warm with crusty bread or orzo.
💡 Greek Tip:
Best enjoyed with crusty bread and a glass of ouzo or dry red wine.
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