Octopus Gallega

Clean the octopus thoroughly, especially on the tentacles.

In a large pan, to cook the octopus, put plenty of salted water to boil, you can add an onion to

Meanwhile, take the time to clean the potatoes and cut them into slices about 1-2 cm thick.

Cook the octopus for about 30 minutes, or until you feel the meat of the octopus is tender. Prick with the fork at several points and remove only when it is completely soft. The time varies greatly according to the fire.

Then remove the octopus from the water, but reserve the water.

Put the potatoes cut into slices to cook in the octopus water, I did it with the peel, but they are more beautiful peeled.
Cooking in the same water as the Octopus, they taste better. You don't need to add more salt.

When the potatoes are cooked and tender remove from the water and place in a round dish. Season the potatoes with a good dose of olive oil.

With a good knife, separate the tentacles from the head and cut the octopus into slices.

For each potato slice place 1 or 2 pieces of octopus on top. Season with more paprika and olive oil.


It can be served hot, but it can also be served cold.