Octopus Pilaf

Ingredients

2 octopus
2 onions
1 c garlic
1 bay leaf
1 pn oregano
1/2 fines herbes
1 c wine
2 tb tomato paste
16 oz tomato
2 c rice
1/4 lb butter until golden brown
1/2 cups water
1/2 cup octopus sauce
2 tbsp butter in a saucepan

Instructions

Bring to a boil, add rice, stir, lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes. To serve, shape the rice into individual mounds with a cup, and cover with octopus and remaining sauce. This may be prepared ahead of time and reheated in the oven before serving. It's delicious with boiled greens and white retsina.