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Polvo à lagareiro

🇵🇹 A dish from Portugal

Polvo à lagareiro, a dish from Portugal
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Polvo à Lagareiro is a Portuguese dish based on octopus, olive oil, potatoes, grelos and garlic. Its origin is uncertain though it is a common dish in Trás-os-Montes Province.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsoctopus, olive oil, potatoes, leafy greens, garlic
🔥Cooking methodoctopus boiled then roasted with oil and potatoes
👅Flavour & stylesavory, garlicky, rich in olive oil
🕒When it’s eatena festive main course

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Polvo à lagareiro come from?
Polvo à lagareiro is a dish that originated in Portugal.
What is Polvo à lagareiro?
Polvo à Lagareiro is a Portuguese dish based on octopus, olive oil, potatoes, grelos and garlic. Its origin is uncertain though it is a common dish in Trás-os-Montes Province.