Provençal Octopus Stew

Recipe by Philippe's Kitchen

A flavorful octopus stew slowly braised with tomatoes, red wine, Herbes de Provence and a pinch of Espelette pepper. Ideal for a convivial meal, served with rice or crusty bread.

MediumFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
42m
Prep
2h 39m
Cook
24m
Cleanup
3h 45m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$22.00
Per serving:$5.50

Critical Success Points

  • Complete cleaning of the octopus (step 1)
  • Remove the skin and cut into uniform pieces (step 2)
  • Slow cooking for 2 hours over low heat (step 10)
  • Final reduction of the sauce uncovered (step 11)

Safety Warnings

  • Handle raw octopus carefully: the beak is sharp.
  • Hot oil can splatter; keep your face away.
  • Hot wine can splash burning droplets.

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