*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                     OCTOPUS PILAF (OKTAPODI PILAFFI)

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Seafood                          Greek

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       lb           Octopus, skinned
   2       md           Onions, finely chopped
   1       c            Garlic, finely chopped
   1                    Bay leaf
   1       pn           Oregano, dry
     1/2   ts           Fines herbes
   1       c            Wine, dry white
                        Butter
   2       tb           Tomato paste
  16       oz           Tomato, whole, can
   2       c            Rice

  Pound the octopus in order to tenderize it, and cut
  into cubes. Saute the onions in1/4 lb butter until
  golden brown; add garlic, bay leaf, oregano, fines
  herbes, and octopus. Saute for a few more minutes;
  then add tomato paste, whole tomatoes and wine. Stir
  well, cover and simmer over low fire for one hour, or
  until octopus is tender. When octopus is cooked, place
  3-1/2 cups water,1/2 cup of octopus sauce and 2 Tbsp
  butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, add rice, stir,
  lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes. To serve, shape
  the rice into individual mounds with a cup, and cover
  with octopus and remaining sauce. This may be prepared
  ahead of time and reheated in the oven before serving.
  It's delicious with boiled greens and white retsina.
 


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