Polpo alla luciana

Polpo alla luciana is a traditional dish originating from the district of Santa Lucia in Naples. The dish is made with a combination of octopus, tomatoes, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, hot peppers, red chili flakes, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

The octopus is washed, cleaned, and placed into a deep earthenware pot with tomatoes, olive oil, chili peppers, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. The pot is covered and the dish is simmered for about two hours over low heat. Once done, the octopus is left in the covered pot to cool down, and it's then served straight out of the pot – each person gets a piece, and the dish is seasoned with some chili flakes and a few drops of lemon juice.