🧂 食材
- 1.5 kg Octopus(cleaned and cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 500 g Sweet potatoes(peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 large Onions(chopped)
- 3 medium Tomatoes(diced)
- 5 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 50 ml Red palm oil
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 200 ml Red wine
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 small Scotch bonnet pepper(finely chopped (optional, adjust to taste))
- 1 tsp Salt(to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground)
- 300 ml Water or fish stock
👨🍳 步驟
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and red palm oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
💡 專業提示: 在一個大湯鍋或荷蘭鍋中，用中高火力加熱橄欖油和紅棕櫚油。加入切碎的洋蔥，翻炒至變軟，約 5-7 分鐘。 - 2
Add the minced garlic and chopped scotch bonnet pepper (if using) and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
💡 專業提示: 加入切末的大蒜和切碎的蘇格蘭帽辣椒（如果使用），炒香約 1 分鐘。 - 3
Add the octopus pieces to the pot and sear for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
💡 專業提示: 將章魚塊加入鍋中，略煎約 5 分鐘，偶爾攪拌。 - 4
Stir in the diced tomatoes, red wine, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the water or fish stock.
💡 專業提示: 拌入番茄丁、紅酒、月桂葉、鹽和黑胡椒。倒入水或魚高湯。 - 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the octopus is tender.
💡 專業提示: 將混合物煮沸，然後轉至小火，蓋上鍋蓋，慢燉 1 小時，或直到章魚變軟。 - 6
Add the cubed sweet potatoes to the pot. Stir, cover, and continue to simmer for another 30-40 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened.
💡 專業提示: 將地瓜塊加入鍋中。攪拌，蓋上鍋蓋，繼續慢燉 30-40 分鐘，或直到地瓜變軟且醬汁變濃稠。 - 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
💡 專業提示: 試味並依需要調整調味。上菜前取出月桂葉。
💡 專業提示
- ✓To tenderize the octopus, you can boil it in water for about 30 minutes before adding it to the stew.
- ✓為了讓章魚更軟嫩，可以在加入燉菜前，先將其用水煮約 30 分鐘。
- ✓Ensure the octopus is fresh; it should not have a strong fishy odor.
- ✓確保章魚新鮮；不應有濃烈的魚腥味。
- ✓Serve hot with rice or funge.
- ✓趁熱搭配米飯或 funge 食用。
✨ 創意點子
發揮創意，製作屬於您自己的食譜版本
- Add other root vegetables like cassava or yams.
- 可加入其他根莖類蔬菜，如樹薯或山藥。
- For a different flavor profile, use a dry white wine instead of red wine.
- 為了營造不同的風味，可改用乾性白酒代替紅酒。
- Some recipes incorporate a tablespoon of tomato paste for a deeper tomato flavor.
- 有些食譜會加入一湯匙番茄膏，以增加濃郁的番茄風味。