Xtapothi Krasato (Octopus in Wine Sauce)

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~ Ingredients: ~ 3lb fresh octopus ~ 1/2 a cup of olive oil ~ 3-4 garlic cloves finely chopped ~ 1-2 onions finely chopped ~ 1/2 a cup of red dry wine ~ 4-5 tomatoes, peeled and diced ~ 10 pepper corns ~ Salt and pepper to taste

 

~ Clean, wash thoroughly and cut the octopus in big pieces. ~ Place in a pot with a pinch of salt with only 1 inch of water. ~ Cover to pot and simmer for about 10 minutes until the octopus turns bright pink-red and feels tender. ~ Drain the octopus, cut into small pieces and return to the pot after is being washed. ~ Add the olive oil, garlic and onions, pepper corns and place over high heat and sauté for a few minutes stirring occasionally. ~ Add the wine and cook over a high heat until it has almost evaporated. ~ Add the tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste and stir to mix all ingredients. ~ Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and cook for about 1 1/2 hours or until the octopus is tender and the sauce is thick. ~ Serve hot as an appetizer or over pasta or a bed of rise. ~ The only thing you need with it is some garlic bread and a glass of fine wine. ~ Good luck and boa appétit.