Octopus with Chorizo and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 onion, coarsely chopped,
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 3/4 pounds octopus tentacles
- 3/4 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- Kosher salt
- pepper, Freshly ground
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 teaspoons thyme, chopped
- 5 ounces cured Spanish chorizo, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- shiso, Shredded, (optional)
Directions
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil with the onion and bay leaves.Using tongs, carefully dip the octopus into the boiling water 3 times, then leave it in the water.
Cook the octopus over moderately low heat until tender, about 1 hour.
Remove from the heat and let the octopus stand in the water for 10 minutes; drain.
Cut the octopus into 1/2-inch pieces.
In a medium saucepan, cover the potatoes with water and add salt.
Bring to a boil and simmer over moderate heat until just tender, about 10 minutes.
Drain and transfer to a bowl.
Toss the potatoes with the 3 tablespoons of olive oil and the thyme; season with salt and pepper.
In a grill pan, cook the chorizo over moderately high heat until warmed through, 2 minutes.
Transfer to a bowl.
Add the potatoes and octopus to the pan and cook until hot and the potatoes are golden in spots, 5 minutes.
Add to the chorizo, season with salt and pepper and toss.
Drizzle with oil, garnish with shiso, if using, and serve.