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Lomwōj (lomwōj)

An octopus stew simmered in a creamy sauce of coconut milk, flavored with onion and tomato. It is much loved at family meals and celebrations in the Marshall Islands.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

409 kcal per serving

Protein
29.1 g
Carbohydrates
11.4 g
of which sugars
6.9 g
Fat
26.7 g
of which saturated fat
17.7 g
Fiber
2.7 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Rinse the octopus, remove the ink sac if needed, then boil it for 45 minutes in salted water until tender. Drain and cut into pieces.
  2. Finely slice the onions, garlic and chili.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil and sauté the onions for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  4. Add the garlic, chili, then the diced tomatoes, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the octopus and the coconut milk, season with salt and pepper.
  6. Simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
  7. Taste, adjust the seasoning and serve hot with rice.

Variations and tips

Quick version. Use precooked canned or frozen octopus to save an hour.

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