I adore octopus, but it wasn’t until I sat terrace-side in Porto nibbling on a perfectly tender piece garnished in cilantro that this sexy octopod entered my radar. Today, it’s not uncommon to find a ginormous tentacle boiling away in our kitchen in preparation for octopus rice, salad or simply a perfectly buttery main dish to accompany roasted potatoes and sauteed cabbage.
This refreshing salad is perfect with a bottle of Portuguese sparkling, but if you’re hoping for a privately guided Petiscos Food Tour in Portugal, let us know! We’d love to show you the hidden tricks to making perfectly soft and flavorful octopus!