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Pulpo al Olivo

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Pulpo al Olivo

Side Dish
⏱ 40 min
👥 Serves 4
Difficulty ⭐⭐

Thin-sliced boiled octopus draped in an olive-mayonnaise sauce — a coastal Peruvian appetizer classic.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

The technique of slicing octopus thin and dressing it almost like a Japanese sunomono is said to reflect sashimi culture — making this a quiet standout of Nikkei cuisine. The rich olive sauce plays off the octopus's satisfying chew.

🌆 Where it's eaten: A popular starter at seafood restaurants in Lima.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 4)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Rub the octopus with salt to remove sliminess, then boil for about 20 minutes and let cool.

  2. Thinly slice the cooled octopus and arrange on a plate.

  3. Blend the black olives, mayonnaise, and grated garlic into a smooth sauce.

  4. Season the sauce with lime juice and salt.

  5. Generously drizzle the sauce over the octopus.

  6. Chill to let the flavors meld before serving.

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