Young and passionate, Gabriele Castiello is the chef who delights the palates of our guests at Acaya Golf Resort & SPA.
Every day he brings his proposals and his creativity to the table, conquering everyone with dishes that mix tradition and innovation, wisely combining the tastes and flavors of Salento with more international and contemporary contaminations.
Today he shares with us the receipe of one of his signature dishes: octopus and acquasale.
INGREDIENTS FOR 4 PEOPLE
- FRESH OCTOPUS 800 GR
- DURUM WHEAT FRISELLE 100 GR
- CHERRY TOMATOES 50 GR
- YELLOW AND RED PEPPERS 2 PCS
- CELERY 2 RIBS
- CARROT 2 PCS
- RED ONION 2 PCS
- EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 10 ML
- LEMON 2 PC
- BASIL 2 LEAVES
- WHITE WINE VINEGAR 10ML
- SUGAR 20 GR
For the octopus
Boil the necessary amount of water in a saucepan to immerse the octopus with 1 celery rib, half lemon and the peppercorns. Lower the heat and immerse the octopus, let it cook for about 15 minutes, then turn off the heat and cover with a lid and let it rest for another 10 minutes in the water.
For the acquasale
Soak the durum wheat frisa in water and blend it in a blender glass with the raw peppers, carrots, coarsely chopped onion, oil, vinegar, salt and basil to obtain a smooth and fragrant cream. The cream will be the base of your dish.
At the end
Add octopus tentacles, seared in a pan with a drizzle of oil and thyme, the sweet and sour red onion and pieces of frisa to the cream of water… Enjoy your meal.
If you try this recipe, let us know how it came to you and above all if your guest appreciated!