THE CHARRED REEF-GRAINS

(Our Play on Arroz de Polvo / Octopus Rice)

THE CHARRED REEF-GRAINS

Ingredients: 300g Carolino rice, 400g Cooked Octopus (sliced), 1 Large onion (pureed), 2 cloves Garlic, 400g Tomato passata, 1 tsp Smoked paprika, 1 tsp Black pepper, 2 Bay leaves, 800ml Octopus cooking water (or stock)...

Ingredients

  • 300g Carolino rice
  • 400g Cooked Octopus (sliced)
  • 1 Large onion (pureed)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 400g Tomato passata
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 800ml Octopus cooking water (or stock)

Cooking Method

  1. The Architect Fry onion and garlic in olive oil until sweet and golden.
  2. The Bloom Add spices and bay leaves with a 30ml splash of stock; the steam will release the woody perfume.
  3. The Swell Add rice and toast for 2 minutes. Pour in passata and stock; simmer uncovered.
  4. The Marriage Toss in octopus during the last 5 minutes. The rice should be wet and lacquered in red silk.
  5. The Final Flourish Finish with a massive amount of raw fresh coriander matchsticks.

Cuisine: Portuguese

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