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Polvo à lagareiro

Traditional dish from Portugal

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About Polvo à lagareiro

Portuguese octopus dish

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. It is often served on Christmas Eve.

Cuisine Type

  • Portuguese cuisine

Components

  • olive
  • potato
  • onion
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • Coriandrum sativum
  • octopus as food

Dietary Information

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