Octopus.

Ok, not an American favorite.

Really hard to cook, and almost impossible to find in the US.

But not so in Portugal! Here octopus is part of the culinary landscape – and to help you navigate that landscape, here are a few of our favorites!

Arroz de polvo – A classic of octopus in a tomato rice with onion and a nice bit of spice and hint of parsley. Made right, this octopus risotto is wonderful, and we especially love the way they make it in Coimbra.

Polvo a lagareiro – Roasted octopus in olive oil and garlic with potatoes – rich tasty and addictive!

Polvo assado – Simple roasted octopus in a simple sauce with peeled potatoes – we see this as comfort food!