Perfect African Seafood Recipe

The local variety of octopus in the seas of Zanzibar off Africa's Eastern shores is a favorite ingredient in the perfect Octopus stew. 

Perfect African Octopus Recipe

Zanzibar Octopus Stew recipe is the perfect African seafood recipe.

Perfect African Octopus Recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds cleaned and sliced octopus

2 cups water

1 onion finely chopped

4 scallions finely chopped

3 large ripe tomatoes, chopped

3 garlic cloves, crushed and very finely chopped

2 sprigs thyme

2 large bay leaves

2 tablespoons palm oil or sunflower oil

2 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

In a large pot, add octopus, one cup of water and seasonings. Let stew on low heat 1 hour. In the same pot add all remaining ingredients, cover and simmer over a medium heat for 25 minutes. Serve hot.