Caribbean Stewed Octopus

Description

Delicious, tender octopus stewed in white wine, butter, caramelized onions, ginger, and garlic. This is a re-creation from a dish I had in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica at a restaurant called Koki Beach. It was pretty spot-on. It is advised to wear gloves when handling an octopus because some people get a skin reaction. Since I didn’t have any available, and don’t have any known food allergies, I took my chances and ended up ok and rash-free.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 (1 pound) piece octopus, beak and eyes removed, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ (750 milliliter) bottle dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio)

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 2 hrs 35 mins

Total Time: 3 hrs

Servings: 4

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