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Filetes de polvo
(Octopus Fillets)
Filetes de polvo is a traditional dish consisting of fried octopus tentacles. The octopus is boiled until tender, and it is then often seasoned with lemon juice and pepper. The tentacles are dipped in eggwash and breadcrumbs, then fried in oil until golden-brown in color.
This delicious dish is sometimes served with rice on the side, and it is then called filetes de polvo com arroz do mesmo.
Serve with
Rice Dish
Arroz de polvo
Arroz de polvo is a versatile Portuguese dish consisting of cooked diced octopus and rice, incorporated into a rich base of tomatoes, sautéed onions, garlic,... Read more
WHERE TO EAT The best Filetes de polvo in the world (according to food experts)
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Recommended by Manuel Gonçalves da Silva and 1 other food critic.
"Not to be missed, just like filetes de polvo com arroz do mesmo."
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Recommended by José Ferro
"Filetes de polvo were very tender, with good frying batter and very tasty."
