Eke Takare I Roto Ite Akari (Curried Octopus in Coconut Sauce)

A seafood recipe from that South Pacific paradise, the Cook Islands. Cooking times are guesses.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 1  whole  fresh  octopus
•  coconut cream
•  salt, to taste
•  pepper, to taste
• 1  small onion, chopped
•  curry powder

Directions

1. Clean the octopus removing the ink sac from the head.
2. Place the whole octopus in a pot over medium heat.
3. The water from the octopus will provide the cooking liquid.
4. Wash hands after handling the octopus as some people will get a skin rash.
5. Simmer until tender.
6. Get rid of the cooking water.
7. Cut the tentacles into bite sized pieces.
8. Heat the coconut cream in a saucepan with the seasonings and onion.
9. Add the octopus pieces and reheat.
10. Serve with cooked root vegetables or rice.