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Polvo à Lagareiro
Polvo à Lagareiro reads richness 5.3, umami 5.0 and allium 4.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Portuguese main, about 48 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.9 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.3 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 5.3 · Umami 5.0 · Allium 4.9 · Salinity 4.4 · Marine & Briny 4.3 · Herbaceous 2.9 · Earthy 2.8 · Sweetness 2.3 · Warm Spice 1.6 · Bitterness 1.5 · Nutty 1.3 · Heat 0.9 · Floral 0.9 · Citrus 0.8 · Fruity 0.5
What's in it (8)
- 1 whole octopus (about 3 lbs)
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 large onion
- 1 1/2 lbs small waxy potatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp coarse salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Time & effort: about 48 min (33 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 105.6 kcal, 9 g protein, 0.7 g fat, 15.2 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Boil the octopus until tender, then transfer to a roasting tin over smashed potatoes, drenching everything lavishly with olive oil and sliced garlic.
- Roast in a hot oven until the octopus tips are slightly crisped and the potatoes are golden.
- Finish with chopped parsley and a little more olive oil before serving.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.