Boiled Octopus

Fish & Seafood
You can eat it as a main course but in Greece it is often eaten as "mezes" along with other dishes. It is very popular during summer and it matches perfectly with ouzo (greek drink).

- 1 octopus weighing about 3 pounds
- 3/4 cup Olive Oil
- 3 cloves garlic crushed garlic
- 1/4 cup Vinegar as desired
- Pepper
- Chopped parsley
- 4 cups Water

- Clean the octopus and put it into a pan
- Add water and cook it over a moderate heat until it becomes red and tender.
- Drain, peel off the skin, and cut into small pieces.
- Mix the garlic, olive oil, vinegar, pepper and parsley.
- Pour dressing over the octopus.

You can keep it covered in the refrigerator up to 3-4 days.

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