Portuguese Octopus Rice

Step 1

In a cooking pot, place the octopus, the peeled small onion and the water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

When it starts to boil, reduce to medium heat and cook the octopus for about 45 minutes.

Step 3

Turn off the heat, remove the octopus with a slotted spoon and cut it into pieces (reserve the octopus cooking water).

Step 4

In a large saucepan, add the peeled tomatoes cut into small chunks, chopped onion, minced garlic and the olive oil. Stir with a wooden spoon and cook over low heat until the tomato starts to break down, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Add the rice, octopus pieces and season with salt and pepper. Stir, pour the octopus cooking water (about 500 ml (2 cups)) and bring to a boil over medium heat.

Step 6

When it starts to boil, reduce to low heat and cook for about 12 minutes.

Step 7

Turn off the heat and sprinkle with chopped coriander. Mix the coriander into the rice and serve immediately.