My mum used to make a stew out of them

Back in 70s when we were lucky enough to live in Cyprus and my dad use to occasionally bring one back from snorkeling.
I recall it being very nice but sadly not a clue as to the recipe.

Posted By: South_West_Canary on April 15th 2016 at 18:40:32

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Just got an octopussy for tea. I normally use 'em in curry, but anyone got a good recipe? (n/m) (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Apr 15, 18:31:50
- Chorizo, diced potatoes a few herbs in a red wine jus (n/m) (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Apr 15, 19:56:16
  - that's a good one for clams, but with white wine (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Apr 15, 20:18:02
- Just loads of garlic and maybe a bit of parsley. (n/m) (General Chat) - Steve in Holland, Apr 15, 19:17:39
  - Flat leaved natch (n/m) (General Chat) - Steve in Holland, Apr 15, 19:17:53
    - garlic and parsley and nowt else? That sounds a bit dull (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Apr 15, 19:20:09
      - Depends on how much garlic (n/m) (General Chat) - Steve in Holland, Apr 15, 20:02:57
- My mum used to make a stew out of them (General Chat) - South_West_Canary, Apr 15, 18:40:32
  - mm worth a look. Any other ingredients you can remember? (n/m) (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Apr 15, 18:52:53
    - No, sorry. But here's a Cypriot one nicked off the web which sounds nice (General Chat) - South_West_Canary, Apr 15, 18:56:55
      - nice one, thanks. That does look good. We have a winner! (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Apr 15, 19:00:19
        
        Look forward to hearing what it was like! (n/m) (General Chat) - South_West_Canary, Apr 15, 19:05:31
        
        if it's shit I won't mention it (n/m) (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Apr 15, 19:10:14
        
        Haha. (n/m) (General Chat) - South_West_Canary, Apr 15, 19:16:35
        
        It'll be rubbery (General Chat) - Old Git, Apr 15, 19:13:25
- I've just made a paella with squid (n/m) (General Chat) - Larry Hagman, Apr 15, 18:35:37
  - Squid is not a vegetable either (n/m) (General Chat) - Old Git, Apr 15, 18:40:58
    - it's not, but paella is a good idea and I've still got loads of paella rice (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Apr 15, 18:54:23
      - I know, but Larry is always flaunting his "veggie" credentials on here (General Chat) - Old Git, Apr 15, 19:00:27
        
        pescatarian (n/m) (General Chat) - Larry Hagman, Apr 15, 22:13:59
        
        true, but it's a common mistake to make (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Apr 15, 19:04:46
        
        They do!! On a good spring low, the McGits are all down on our beach digging away!! (n/m) (General Chat) - Old Git, Apr 15, 19:12:18
        
        mmm that sounds rather pleasant (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Apr 15, 19:14:16
        
        The housekeeper has them in the cottage at the bottom (n/m) (General Chat) - Old Git, Apr 15, 19:29:25
        
        ... Of the hill (General Chat) - Old Git, Apr 15, 19:30:34
        
        they won't know I'm there (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Apr 15, 19:44:26

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