Ingredients

  • 1 (1 lb.) baby octopus
  • sugar to taste
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
  • freshly ground pepper
  • parsley
  • salt

Method

  • Place octopus with dash of sugar in water to cover in medium size saucepan.
  • Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Cool completely.
  • Remove octopus; drain.
  • Peel dark skin from octopus; discard.
  • Coarsely chop body and tentacles.
  • Combine octopus, onion, oil and vinegar in a small bowl.
  • Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour.
  • Toss well.
  • Season to taste with pepper and salt.
  • Garnish.