Roasted octopus with smashed potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 cleaned octopus (about 1.2 kg)
• 800 g small potatoes
• 6 garlic cloves
• 120 ml olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• Parsley and black pepper to taste

Step-by-step method

1. Simmer the octopus gently in water without excess salt for about 40–60 minutes, until tender.
2. Meanwhile, roast the scrubbed potatoes at 200°C / 390°F for about 35 minutes.
3. Gently press the potatoes open and place them in a baking dish with the drained octopus.
4. Add sliced garlic, bay leaf and olive oil. Roast another 15 minutes until lightly coloured.
5. Finish with parsley and pepper and serve hot with the fragrant olive oil.