GREEK RECIPE: Octopus Pilaf

1.5 lbs dried baby octopus
1 lg onion minced
1 clove garlic minced
2 cups tomato puree
6 Tbs olive oil

1 cup water
juice of 1/5 lemon
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
1/2 tsp dried sweet basil
1.5 cups rice
salt and pepper to taste

Soak the octopus in cold water to cover for 24 hours rinsing and changing water several times. Drain and dry the octopus. Pound octopus with a meat hammer until it begins to shred. Cut octopus crosswise into 1" pieces and set aside. Heat oil in a pot and sautee onion and garlic until golden. Add octopus and sautee for 15 minutes. Add puree, water, lemon juice and seasonings. Bring to a simmer covered for 30 minutes. Add rice and mix well so that kernals do not stick together. Bring to a simmer for 25 more minutes. Do not stir or remove cover again until ready to serve. Serves 6.

Greek Recipe: Octopus Pilaf

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GREEK RECIPE: Octopus Pilaf