Octopus salad

Ingredients for octopus preparation

1 cleaned octopus of approximately 750 grams, at room temperature

2 fennel bulbs, cut into pieces

2 shallots, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, chopped

1 bunch of celery, chopped

1 lemon, sliced

bouquet garni of rosemary sprigs, thyme, bay leaf and sea salt to taste

2 liters of white wine

1 food thermometer

Method for preparing the octopus

1. Put all ingredients in the pan.
2. Pour in the wine until the octopus is submerged.
3. Bring the mixture briefly to a simmer to evaporate the alcohol.
4. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes at 90°C.
5. Place the whole thing in the Ecostoof for 2.5 hours.

Ingredients for the octopus salad

1 octopus

1 fennel bulb, cut into pieces

1 orange, peeled, membranes removed and segmented

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

freshly ground pepper and salt to taste

Preparation of the octopus salad

1. Cook the octopus according to the instructions in the recipe above. Let cool.
2. Cut the octopus into pieces of approximately 3 cm.
3. Combine all ingredients and let stand for an hour for optimal flavor.

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