Pulpo a la Gallega

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Recipe

Ingredients

	1	Octopu , about 1 kg
	2 large	Potato , peeled and cubed
	2 tablespoons	Olive oil , extra virgin
	1 teaspoon	Paprika , sweet
	1 teaspoon	Smoked paprika
	—	Sea Salt , coarse
	—	Water

Instructions

1. 1 Clean the octopus under cold running water to remove any impurities.
2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil without adding salt.
3. 3 Once boiling, dip the octopus into the water three times to curl the tentacles, then submerge it completely.
4. 4 Cook the octopus on a gentle simmer for about 40-50 minutes until tender.
5. 5 While the octopus is cooking, peel and slice the potatoes into thick rounds.
6. 6 Boil the potato slices in a separate pot with salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
7. 7 Once cooked, remove the octopus and let it cool slightly before cutting it into bite-sized pieces.
8. 8 Arrange the potato slices on a serving platter and sprinkle with a little sea salt.
9. 9 Place the octopus pieces over the potatoes.
10. 10 Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle both types of paprika over the top.
11. 11 Add a final touch of sea salt to taste before serving.