Octopus in Galera

Serves 4

2 lbs. octopus
2 garlic cloves
parsley
olive oil
salt
pepper

Preparation:

1. Clean the octopus and remove the intestines, eyes, and beak.
2. Wash, dry and chop the octopus into bite-sized pieces
3. In a pot, saute 12 tbs. of oil with chopped garlic and parsley.
4. Before the garlic browns, add the octopus, salt, and pepper.
5. Cover with a lid and cook slowly, for about 30 minutes, stirring often.

Serve hot, lukewarm, or cold.