Octopus à Lagareiro

Preparation

1. 1
   Step 1

   Wash the 2 kg of octopus very well under running water.

2. 2
   Step 2

   In a large pot of boiling water, cook the octopus for 40 minutes.

   Timer · 40 min
3. 3
   Step 3

   Remove the octopus, drain, and set aside.

4. 4
   Step 4

   Wash the 500 g of baby potatoes well, keeping the skins on.

5. 5
   Step 5

   Boil the baby potatoes in salted water with 1 tbsp of salt for 20 minutes.

   Timer · 20 min
6. 6
   Step 6

   Drain the potatoes and give each one a light punch so they open slightly.

7. 7
   Step 7

   Place the octopus in a roasting pan and arrange the potatoes around it.

8. 8
   Step 8

   Peel and slice the 5 garlic cloves and cut the 1 unit of onion into half-moons.

9. 9
   Step 9

   Scatter the garlic, onion, and bay leaves over the octopus and potatoes.

10. 10
    Step 10

    Drizzle everything generously with 260 ml of olive oil.

11. 11
    Step 11

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

12. 12
    Step 12

    Place in a preheated oven at 200°C for 30 minutes to roast and brown.

    Timer · 30 min
13. 13
    Step 13

    Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped cilantro to taste before serving.