Croatian Octopus “Pod Pekom” Recipe

Name: Croatian Octopus “Pod Pekom”
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1000 g octopus; 200 g tomatoes (two tomatoes); 100 g onions (one onion); 400 g potatoes (sliced almost like chips); 4 garlic cloves; 4 black olives; 1/2 cup white wine; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt; pepper; oregano; rosemary (one fresh branch about 15 cm long)

Servings: persons

1000 g octopus
200 g tomatoes (two tomatoes)
100 g onions (one onion)
400 g potatoes (sliced almost like chips)
4 garlic cloves
4 black olives
1/2 cup white wine
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt
pepper
oregano
rosemary (one fresh branch about 15 cm long)

1
Use the whole octopus, cut in pieces about 3-5 cm. The best is to use frozen octopus, even if you get fresh one, freeze it - it will be mush softer.
2
Take one large pan for baking in oven. Put some olive oil on bottom and than put potato cut thin almost like chips all around the bottom.
3
Than put octopus, tomato cut in 1/4, onion cut in 1/4 , olives, crushed garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and on the tom rosemary. Pour the wine and olive oil. Cover with aluminium cover for households preventing steam to get out: very firmly.
4
Put in the oven on 200u00b0C for 30-40 minutes.
5
It is also very good with large white fish, or you can add shrimps to taste, or whatever sea food you like.

311

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1000 g octopus, 200 g tomatoes (two tomatoes), 100 g onions (one onion), 400 g potatoes (sliced almost like chips), and more.

Yes, Croatian Octopus “Pod Pekom” falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Croatian Octopus “Pod Pekom”

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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