Octopus in Red Wine

For a meal for 4 you will need:		To cook...
1 Octopus, weighing about 1 to 2 kg (4 lb) 1 cup (200 ml) dry red wine 1 or 2 tablespoons of malt vinegar Half a cup (100 ml) of olive oil Half a cup (100 ml) of water 1 stick of cinnamon 1 bayleaf Freshly ground pepper		Wash the octopus thoroughly, remove the mouth and other bits you don't like Place in a large saucepan with all the ingredients listed above and bring to boil. Cover the saucepan and simmer for about 45 minutes or until tender and the sauce thickens Serve hot or cold with some salad, a good dry red, and fresh Greek bread...

By the away... Octopus is an excellent source of selenium, niacin and vitamin B6
07 October, 2000