
Fish & seafood
Ourite (ourite)
A traditional stew made with octopus, gently simmered with tomatoes and aromatics. Its red, fragrant sauce is traditionally eaten with white rice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Rinse the ourite thoroughly in clear water and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- Fry the sliced onions and garlic in oil for 5 minutes over medium heat.
- Add the diced tomatoes, the tomato paste, the chilli, the thyme and the turmeric, then cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the ourite to coat it well in the sauce, then cover and let it sweat for 10 minutes over low heat.
- Pour in the water, add the salt and pepper, then simmer covered for 40 to 45 minutes until the flesh is tender.
- Adjust the seasoning, add the juice of the lime and serve hot with the rice.
Variations and tips
Family version. Replace part of the ourite with potatoes cut into cubes, added when you pour in the water.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

British Indian Ocean Territory
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Indian Ocean Territory