The Italian Octopus Recipe You Can't Resist: Polpo alla Luciana

[@vincenzosplate]

For all octopus lovers out there 🐙 this is the recipe you have been waiting for

[@Askaskaskaskaskask]

Thank uuuuuuu

[@bsteven885]

YUM!! 😋 This looks so decadent, and YES you need bread to fully appreciate the sauce!

[@andys109]

"Rabbia in Italia: turisti tedeschi rovesciano una statua dell'800 di Enrico Butti, dal valore di oltre 100mila euro nel nord Italia per un “selfie”. L'incidente è stato ripreso dalle telecamere di sorveglianza locali. In particolare, possiamo vedere uno dei giovani spingere l'opera, stimata in circa 100.000 euro, con l'ausilio di un bastone prima che si schianti contro il suolo. Il titolare della struttura ha deciso di sporgere denuncia. È finita nel peggiore dei modi, con una denuncia per vandalismo e un danno al patrimonio artistico di inestimabile valore, la festa di un gruppo di influencer tedeschi e la loro vacanza italiana. I sei turisti, tra i 25 e i 30 anni, tra cui l'influencer tedesco Janis Danner, soggiornavano a Villa Alceo a Viggiù, nell'alto varesino. Lunedì scorso si sono recati nel pittoresco cortile della villa per scattare qualche “selfie”. Due di loro sono saliti nella fontana per posare con la “Domina”, opera realizzata dall'artista italiano Enrico Butti. I filmati di sorveglianza mostrano come i due uomini sembrano abbracciare la statua di 1,70 m mentre un altro la fa cadere con un bastone. I due giovani nella fontana poi perdono l'equilibrio prima di cadere, portando con sé la Domina. Il proprietario del lussuoso B&B di Viggiù, che ha immediatamente denunciato l'accaduto ai carabinieri vorrebbe fare pubblicamente i nomi dei vandali, tutti registrati all'arrivo e ripresi dalle telecamere di sicurezza, ma preferisce per ora soprassedere, nella speranza che sia possibile una forma di conciliazione per risarcire il danno. Ecco il video che diventato rapidamente virale sul Web, sta suscitando grande emozione in Italia" 😱😢

[@bradleymonroe6443]

Amazing recipe.

[@georgebarber4908]

my nona would smack you for not cooking the head and no wine lol

[@rochusheller3465]

Hi Vincenzo, greetings from Munich in Germany! I tried so many recipes from your channel, yesterday pasta nera with seafood. You really woke-up my desire for classy and original Italian food. You passion for your country, its culture and its food is wonderful to feel in any of your videos! Carry on with that and don't think about US pseudo cooks and TikTok stars! You are my star! Now it's time for preparing the dough for tonights lasagna bolognese.

[@vincenzosplate]

Ciao from Munich! 🇩🇪🇮🇹 Your kind words warm my heart. Grazie mille for your support and for embracing the essence of authentic Italian cuisine. Buonissimo, pasta nera with seafood sounds divine! Enjoy crafting a delightful lasagna bolognese - your passion shines through! Buon appetito! 🍝👨‍🍳🌟

[@playerjack2566]

Italian and German greetings each other? that first time

[@fredfable5655]

A true "madonna santa"!! from Chicago. Applause and standing ovation! Beautiful/Bellissimo!!

[@vincenzosplate]

Grazie mille! 🙏👏 Sending love and appreciation all the way to Chicago! 🇺🇸🇮🇹❤️😊

[@Horoong]

Watching you from Russia. You have discovered real Italian cuisine for me, thank you ❤!!

[@vincenzosplate]

Spasibo from Italy to Russia! 🇮🇹🇷🇺 Delighted to bring the flavors of Italy to your screen. Enjoy the culinary journey! Buon appetito! 🍝😊

[@coslettpoke3188]

I'm on a low-carb diet, this looks perfect for tonight!

[@vincenzosplate]

Awesome! This incredibly easy to make, and I’m sure you would LOVE the end result 😋 please try making it and let me know how it goes!

[@johnnybulangiul375]

ci faci my frend

[@tonythehappynerd7241]

I remember watching your first video. How time flies. The one thing I like about your channel is that I learn about new foods that I’m not familiar with, I love it!

[@vincenzosplate]

Time does fly, doesn't it? 📺✨ It's great to hear that you're discovering new foods through the channel. Exploring new flavors is a delicious journey! Keep enjoying the culinary exploration. 🍽️🌟

[@flachief58mahomes52]

I love octopus but have always been hesitant to make it at home for fear of it being tough. This recipe seems fool proof and very simple. I will be trying this very soon. Thanks for sharing 👍 I'm watching you from Florida

[@vincentfickweiler4590]

I so recognize what you said. Will try soon (and may add a bit of chilly), if I can get my hands on one of these swimming friends. Vincent from The Netherlands 🇳🇱.

[@vincenzosplate]

Greetings from Italy to Florida! 🇮🇹🇺🇸 I'm glad the recipe looks appealing to you! Don't worry, with a little care, you'll master cooking tender octopus at home. Enjoy the cooking process and savor the delicious results. Buon appetito! 🍝🐙👨‍🍳

[@Bootmahoy88]

Yes, indeed, chef, this is the one I’ve been waiting for. One of the greatest benefits of living in New York City, for me, is the ready availability of fresh seafood. The Fulton Fish Market is perhaps the most well known. It’s kind of like Zabar’s Market as a showplace for exotic food, which is definitely cool, but I actually favor the smaller fish markets in Chinatown.

[@vincenzosplate]

Absolutely, NYC's food scene is a treasure! 🍽️🗽 Fresh seafood and diverse markets make culinary adventures even more exciting. Enjoy the flavors of the city! 🌆🦐🐟

[@slowflame_music]

Vincenzo, can I please make a recipe request? I'm from Scotland and recently visited Italy (Naples, Montepertuso, Positano, Amalfi Coast in general) and fell madly in love with one particular dish: GENOVESE. In one week I ended up consuming this three times, at three different restaurants, all of which were incredible and varied in the most subtle but amazing ways. The sweetness is maddening and I feel it's one of those one-of-a-kind recipes. I've been making it at home since I returned from Italy, but it would make my year to see how YOU would tackle this dish, as it is noticeably absent from your channel. I'm sure you can show us the 'right way' to do the Genovese. Thank you 😁

[@vincenzosplate]

Absolutely, mate! 🍝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇹 Your Genovese craving caught my attention. Let's uncover the enchanting sweetness together - stay tuned! 😄👨‍🍳🌟

[@warznemesis4189]

My father's from Naples and would make this for me and my brother and mother I still make this today thank you so much thank you so much for sharing this recipe with the world watching this video brought tears to my eyes of the memory of my father cannot thank you enough

[@vincenzosplate]

What a heartwarming connection to your father's legacy! 🇮🇹❤️ It's a joy to share recipes that evoke such cherished memories. Keep cooking with love and passing on the tradition. Your father's spirit lives on through your culinary journey. 🍝👨‍🍳👨‍👦‍👦

[@ValkyriaFireWolf]

Watching you from Ukraine. And I can say that I absolutely love seafood. Once I've tried a delicious octopus dish in Greece, but I was always afraid to cook octopus myself, because it's expensive and sometimes hard to get in my country. But I will definitely try to make this one! Thank you Vincenzo for sharing the authentic recipes of your country with us! ☺️ One question about using frozen octopus: do you have to defrost it first?

[@TomTom-ru8tx]

thank you Vincenzo this is my favorite dishes, octopus are so nutritious and deserved to be loved more I reckon. please do more seafood dishes if you can please 😊😊

[@vincenzosplate]

Absolutely! 🐙 Seafood is a treasure, and I'm excited to share more delicious seafood recipes. Stay tuned for more culinary adventures! 🌊👨‍🍳🇮🇹

[@pete8516]

A correction....octopus can often have a rubbery texture if left in sauce to saute...that is why most Chefs prefer to pan sear or grill the Octopus, remove, and cook sauce separately...

[@vincenzosplate]

Thanks for the valuable insight! 🐙👨‍🍳 Pan searing or grilling octopus separately does ensure a tender texture. Your expertise adds a delicious twist to the cooking process. Keep creating exceptional dishes! 🍽️🔥🇮🇹

[@ionnicov]

​@@vincenzosplatewhat kind of dumb NPC answer is that? So your method makes the octopus rubbery?

[@renatop2610]

Been enjoying your recipes for years here from NYC! Thank you chef!!

[@vincenzosplate]

Thrilled to have you on this Italian culinary journey! Your NYC vibes add zest to the flavors. Grazie for your support! 🗽🍝🇮🇹

[@BeforeMoviesSucked]

Vincenzo, my friend, I've been watching you for several years. This might be the most mouth-watering dish I've seen you make yet. God bless your good work, bringing the joy and cuisine of Italy to people around the world. Lane from Canada.

[@vincenzosplate]

Lane, your kind words warm my heart! 🇮🇹🇨🇦 Thank you for your continued support. It's a joy to share the flavors of Italy with wonderful people like you. Keep enjoying the journey of Italian cuisine. God bless and buon appetito! 🍝👨‍🍳🙏❤️

[@kyproset]

Thank you, Vincenzo, congrats again for your newborn. In Greece we have a similar recipe, the only difference is that we add a little red wine to the sauce along with a bay leave and a cinnamon stick.

[@adamellis62]

I love it! We make an octopus recipe at my Turkish restaurant that is similar. Thank you for keeping your ingredients simple and of great quality, Vincenzo. 👏

[@georgebarber4908]

where is your restaurant mirhaba

[@adamellis62]

Sultans Mediterranean in West Chester Ohio .

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you for your kind words! 🙏🐙 It's wonderful to hear that you have a similar octopus recipe at your Turkish restaurant. Quality ingredients and simplicity truly make a difference in bringing out the best flavors. Keep delighting your customers with delicious dishes! 👨‍🍳🍽️🇹🇷

[@potter5]

Thank you Vincenzo 👍🏻 to many more success and delicious recipes 😊

[@vincenzosplate]

Appreciate the support! 🙌🏻 Thrilled to share the joy of Italian cuisine with you. Cheers to a flavorful journey ahead! 🇮🇹🍽️

[@engc4953]

Greetings Vincenzo from Southern Ontario Canada. I love octopus and will try this one, thank you.

[@mdrakic]

Ah, the amazing feeling when you wake up to a video of your favourite seafood. This looks seriously amazing, always a must when I'm in Greece. However, very difficult to find in Sweden (although a sea country), but I'll have to dig deeper to find it. But tell me, please, is 45 minutes enough to really make it tender and soft?

[@vincenzosplate]

Hello there! 🦑😊 Glad you enjoyed the video! It can depend on the size and cooking method, but 45 minutes should make it tender. Happy cooking! 👨‍🍳👍

[@carbonara_lover]

in Korea, we boil octopus for 10 to 30 minutes

[@dffrtvcczxds]

Octopus is my favorite food as well. Hands down. I could never make it tender (I probably experimented at least a hundred times) by just boiling or simmering. Then I got a pressure cooker and after that it was trivial. PS du kan fråga i fiskdisken på vilken svensk butik som helst att ta in (åttaarmad) bläckfisk, det är inga konstigheter för dom att ta in.

[@racquelstukes3361]

Can’t wait to make this.. your recipes are delicious!!

[@vincenzosplate]

I'm so glad you're excited to try my polpo alla luciana recipe! It's a classic Neapolitan dish that's full of flavor, and I know you'll love it.

[@josiemorgan5401]

Great as always my dear friend thank you 😊🤗👍👍👍👍👍

[@vincenzosplate]

You're too kind! 😊👨‍🍳 Always here to help you with your culinary adventures. Keep creating and enjoying the delicious journey! 🍝🇮🇹🤗👍

[@alexanderk.3177]

Greetings from Houston TX! 😎🥂

[@vincenzosplate]

Hello from Italy to Houston, Texas! 🇮🇹🇨🇱 Sending warm greetings your way. Enjoy your culinary adventures and savor the flavors. Cheers! 🍝🥂👋

[@marcialcichello9536]

WOOOWW!!! Amazing! I could see some rice or short pasta on the plate and the octopus with this delicious sauce over... Congratulations

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you for the kind words! 🐙🍝 Your creative suggestions sound delightful. Italian cuisine always welcomes a touch of personal flair. Enjoy the flavors! 🇮🇹😊

[@desi1161]

Watching from London, this dish looks amazing. I love octopus but have never cooked one because was not sure how to approach it :) This recipe looks simple and easy to follow, can't wait to try it.

[@vincenzosplate]

Hello from Italy to London! 🇮🇹🇬🇧 I'm thrilled that you're excited to try the octopus recipe! Cooking octopus might seem intimidating, but with a straightforward approach, you'll do great. Enjoy the process and the wonderful flavors that await. Buon appetito and happy cooking! 🍝👨‍🍳😊

[@ScottMicciche]

It's a masterpiece of a meal, grazie!

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you! 🙏🍝 Thrilled you enjoyed the culinary masterpiece. Keep savoring the traditional Italian flavors with us! 😄👨‍🍳🇮🇹

[@elaishane8886]

Hi Vincenzo, i love your videos and have learnt a lot of good pasta recipes from you, so thanks in advance! I have a question about this video. Why not boil the octopus separately and then add it to the sauce? I'm just curious about why we cook it in the pan instead of boiling it, cause in Spain we tend to boil it in a cooking pot. Maybe it absorbs more flavours from the sauce when it cooks? Thanks in advance!

[@vincenzosplate]

Hey there! 🍝🐙 Great question. Cooking octopus in the sauce infuses flavors deeply. Traditional methods vary, but pan-searing adds a unique touch. Buon appetito! 😄👨‍🍳🇮🇹

[@elaishane8886]

@@vincenzosplate thanks for the answer! I hope I can try this dish sometime soon then!

[@alexbennettbenefit366]

Love the video vincenzo love your content your a amazing KZbinr I love watching your videos they are the greatest and the best and the coolest the the polpo luciana looks very yummy and delicious and fabulous

[@vincenzosplate]

Thanks a million! 😄🙌 Thrilled you're enjoying the journey with Vincenzo's plate. Your enthusiasm is truly heartwarming. Keep savoring the deliciousness! 🍝👨‍🍳🇮🇹

[@katarinaschmid8659]

I made it today but didn’t find fresh octopus, made it with precooked.Children very much enjoyed it!

[@RayJWines]

Watching from Niagara Falls Canada 🇨🇦. I will make this! Thank you for the fun.

[@dominark2730]

Finally some olives! this is one delicous recipe indeed thx😇

[@vincenzosplate]

Olives are perfect in this recipe, and this is a must try for sure! Have you ever tried Octopus in a sauce like this one?

[@nancyfielden270]

From Montana, have octopus in my freezer and will definitely be making this dish! Thank you 😘

[@vincenzosplate]

Awesome! I can’t wait for you to try this recipe 😍 I’m sure you’ll enjoy this recipe! Try it and let me know how it goes 😋

[@mathewferkovich5037]

I have never eaten octopus before, but your recipe looks very delicious. I live in the part of the USA that finding good fresh octopus, could be difficult to find, but the next time I go to visit my sister, I will look for some good fresh octopus, and make this recipe! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful recipe! 😊

[@vincenzosplate]

Cooking with octopus can be a unique and delightful culinary adventure. While finding fresh octopus might be a bit challenging, it's wonderful that you're planning to look for it during your visit to your sister. Using fresh ingredients definitely makes a difference in the flavors of the dish.

[@step_on_poo3278]

Hardest part of making it is tenderness. I’ve had it quite a bit from super chewey to melt in your mouth. My favorite is Italian or ceviche style

[@spike2251]

Living in Philippines, but I'm from Philadelphia,, Fly Eagles Fly, love your channel, my 4 grandparents were from Abruzzi, ,,,,,Teramo, Pescara, Roseto degli

[@vincenzosplate]

Greetings from Italy to the Philippines! 🇮🇹🇵🇭 How wonderful to have Abruzzese roots! 🌄✨ Enjoy the flavors of your heritage, and go Eagles! 🏈🦅 Keep savoring the Italian goodness. 🍝👨‍🍳

[@riccardocarbo2479]

Congratulations Vincenzo!!!! Another member del “Piatto!” So incredibile. 😅🎉

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you so much! 🙏🇮🇹 Thrilled to have you as part of the "Piatto" journey. Your support means a lot! 😄🍝👨‍🍳

[@mark7799]

Looks very tasty. I am definitely making this.

[@vincenzosplate]

Exciting choice! 🍝👨‍🍳 Cooking up this deliciousness is a fantastic plan. Buon appetito, and enjoy the flavorful journey! 😄🇮🇹👩‍🍳

[@gretarey4985]

Greetings from Chicago ! Looks so delicious 🥂

[@vincenzosplate]

Greetings to Chicago! 🌆🇺🇸 Delighted you find the dish tempting. A toast to good food and good times ahead! 🍝🥂🍽️

[@GeorgeMartin-te1xd]

Looks delicious, Vincenzo! Greetings from Dallas, TX!

[@vincenzosplate]

Thanks a lot! 🙌🍝 Delighted you enjoyed it. Greetings to Dallas from Vincenzo's plate in Italy! 🇺🇸👋🇮🇹 Keep savoring the flavors!

[@davidl6641]

I had the whole octopus few years ago in Castellamarre di Stabia, seating on my plate, with a jug of local wine. It was amazing! Today I caught a small octopus of a similar size and here is the recipe I was going to reproduce all those years.

[@metalhead9849]

I'll be making this soon...Love octopi.

[@saraalb9304]

Watching from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 here, thank you for the great recipe 😊 looks wonderful 😋

[@scottfraser1758]

Simple, uncomplicated, and deeelicious! Just as great food should be and that bread! Thank you, I shall make this soon. Oh and I'm in Adelaide Australia.

[@vincenzosplate]

Absolutely, simplicity often brings out the best flavors! 🍞👌 Delighted you're excited to try it. From Italy to Adelaide, enjoy the delightful journey of creating and savoring wonderful food. Buon appetito! 🍝🇮🇹🇦🇺

[@bsteven885]

YUM!! 😋 Octopus can be so decadent but the sauce in this recipe brings it over the top! 🤤 I'm salivating from a suburb of Chicago, and can't wait to find some octopus...

[@vincenzosplate]

Oh wow thank you my friend, happy to hear that! This recipe is an absolute must try, I’m sure you would fall in love with it!

[@johndaniels4942]

Hola Vincenzo, greetings from Allentown Pennsylvania. Great recipe. Thank you for sharing you knowledge

[@vincenzosplate]

My pleasure! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the Polpo alla Luciana recipe. I hope you'll give this a try soon, it's tender and the flavours are out of this world! Enjoy, my friend.

[@KomodoSoup]

Great video, Chef! 😊 Did you wash the octopus with salt or is it not mandatory on this dish?

[@the12thplayeracademy65]

Nobody cooks octopus as tender as the Portuguese, but i am about to try this recipe! Cant wait to try it!

[@marekgorzelak1342]

Greetings from Poland! I'm on vacation in Sardegna and I will Cook it.

[@vincenzosplate]

Greetings from afar! 🌍🇵🇱 How wonderful to be in Sardegna and enjoy cooking. Embrace the culinary adventure and savor every moment. Buon viaggio e buon appetito in Sardegna! 🍝🇮🇹🏖️

[@carbonara_lover]

Here, South Korean we eat octopus too! very delicate ingredient, hard to get rid of sticky stuff we use flour and rock salt to clean octopus this recipe looks fantastic! can't wait to go market to buy fresh octopus this weekend

[@carbonara_lover]

We describe the taste of octopus as a light yet subtle sweetness.

[@vincenzosplate]

Hey there, South Korean friend! 🇰🇷 So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for the tip on cleaning octopus with flour and salt. Buon appetito! 🐙👨‍🍳

[@MichaelAnthony-bp3wj]

Hi I catch my own octopus where I live in Sydney Australia. Am Greek heritage but this recipe beats the Greek recipe. Beautiful. I toast cauliflower and make a bread type with it and eat it with it.

[@AngelMenendezFitness]

This looks delicious my friend keep inspiring

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you, my friend! 🙌👨‍🍳 I'm glad to inspire your culinary adventures. Keep exploring new flavors and creating delicious dishes. Buon appetito and happy cooking! 🍝🔥😊

[@beverlytang5467]

Watching from Toronto. I like your video and made the vongole pasta, it was so delicious! Thank you

[@vincenzosplate]

Hello from Italy to Toronto! 🇮🇹👋 Delighted you enjoyed the vongole pasta. Your culinary success fuels my passion. Keep exploring and savoring those authentic Italian flavors! 🍝🍷🇨🇦

[@samalbanese464]

Ohio and I love you my friend and YOU did a great job with the octopus. Well done!😊😊

[@vincenzosplate]

Hello from Italy to Ohio! 🇮🇹🇺🇸 Thank you so much for your kind words and support! I'm glad you enjoyed the octopus recipe. Keep cooking with passion and savoring the delicious results. Buon appetito, my friend! 🍝👨‍🍳❤️

[@B-Do79]

Providence, it looks amazing 👏 🤩

[@vincenzosplate]

It really is! I hope you'll try this recipe out soon!

[@Oleg19948]

Vincenzo. I have been watching you for some years. Not going to lie i am a decent cook. But your recipes have made me much better. For a matter of fact i have a italian girlfriend and she was shocked i knew her cuisine😂 god bless you❤❤❤❤

[@bravo9355]

My mouth was watering the entire video. I can’t wait to try this dish. 🙏

[@vincenzosplate]

I'm thrilled to hear that you're excited to try the dish! 🤗🍽️ Get ready for some mouthwatering flavors. Enjoy the cooking process and the delightful taste of the final creation. Buon appetito! 🍝👨‍🍳😊

[@brahmpayton334]

Cooking Octopus and Squid properly is very hard. It's easy to make rubber. The way your knife went through that piece of Octopus made me smile. Bravo. Edit: And yes, Oregon.

[@professornuke7562]

I had Greek neighbour here in Melbourne whose garage would have smoke pour out of it every Saturday night. Then you'd smell the lamb cooking. I had a big fig tree in the back yard, and they'd steal all the figs they could reach. Mother and Grandmother would hoik those things down with umbrellas and walking sticks, and repay us with Baklava and all manner of mediterannean pastries, so it wasn't really stealing. Sometimes it sounded like someone was practicing tennis in that garage. A Greek Doctor I used to work with explained it to me. The man was throwing an octopus at the wall to tenderise it. I took a sneak peak and sure enough, bloke is hurling a cephalopod twice this size at the old red brick garage wall. Then, the smokey garage happened. Lots of Rebetika that night. Voices, cars in the street. Monaros, Valiants. Long time ago. Guess it was a big deal. Miss those times.

[@brahmpayton334]

@@professornuke7562 Greek cooking is amazing. And your story was like putting checkmarks on a list of why that is true. Vincenzo, I'm sure you have a lamb recipe that will evoke the memories.

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you for your kind words! 🙏🐙 Cooking octopus and squid can be a challenge, but with the right technique, you can achieve tender perfection. I'm glad the knife work brought a smile to your face! Keep experimenting and enjoying the process. Cheers to delicious results! 👨‍🍳🍽️👍🌲

[@nowwhat33]

I love ❤️ Octopus 🐙. It looks delicious 😋. Thanks!

[@vincenzosplate]

You're welcome! 🐙😊 Octopus is truly a delight. Enjoy cooking and savoring the delicious flavors! Buon appetito! 🍝👨‍🍳

[@shahabal-haram4838]

Watching from Abu Dhabi, UAE 🇦🇪

[@markokostic2820]

Beautiful jews from the octopus 😂 I really like this recipe, it's so inspiring. I like octopus and I love tomato sauce but in Croatia we never do it this way as much as I know but from now I do!

[@vincenzosplate]

Thrilled to hear you're inspired! 🐙🍅 Cooking traditions evolve, and it's wonderful to explore new flavors. Enjoy your culinary journey! 🇮🇹🇭🇷

[@frankbolognino7694]

Looks delicious. What is your secret for grilling Octopus? Thanks!!

[@vincenzosplate]

Glad you're tempted! 🍽️🐙 Secret to grilling octopus: tenderize by boiling first, then grill for charred perfection. Enjoy cooking! 😄👨‍🍳🔥

[@mtsguides]

Have never been a fan of octopus, too rubbery and flavorless, but good job with the recipe 😁 Was a little shocked though with the lack of Pecorino cheese 😂😂

[@vincenzosplate]

Thanks for giving it a try! 🐙😊 Octopus can be an acquired taste. As for Pecorino, feel free to add it! 🧀🇮🇹 Keep experimenting! 👨‍🍳😄

[@BigChef925]

looks delicious. love octopus

[@vincenzosplate]

Absolutely, octopus is a gem in Italian cuisine! 🐙🇮🇹 Delighted you're loving the flavors. Stay tuned for more tempting dishes! 🍽️👨‍🍳

[@BigChef925]

@@vincenzosplate i will!

[@HANASANAChannel]

Love seafood so much might be because I’m from Portugal lol.

[@vincenzosplate]

Seafood is just too good! How can anyone not love it? Ahaha have you ever tried this recipe?

[@HANASANAChannel]

@@vincenzosplate agree, haven’t tried it but 100% willing to try 👌🏼

[@mouthbrooder5728]

Watching from Canada! 🇨🇦🍁

[@terribamford8933]

Made it …loved it!

[@vartaxe]

delicious! @Vincenzo would love to see the classic "pasta al forno"! we do it with pipe rigate, muti, ham, creme fraiche and some emental on top!

[@vincenzosplate]

Sounds delicious! 😋🍝 Pasta al forno is a classic comfort dish. Your version with pipe rigate, muti, ham, creme fraiche, and emental cheese sounds divine! Keep enjoying the wonderful world of Italian cuisine with your own creative twists. Buon appetito! 👨‍🍳🇮🇹🧀

[@andronovm]

Hi Vincenzo, yummi recipe ! QUESTION! > I usually boil octopus before frying it (like 50 mins for 1 kg of octopus)... THis way I always get it very tender. I have never started from frying octopus like you did. Is it better to fry it from the start??? Wouldnt it make the octopus tougher and chewy? thanks for your explanation

[@vincenzosplate]

When it comes to octopus, both boiling and frying can yield fantastic results. Frying from the start can give it a beautiful texture and a crispy exterior, but the key is not to overcook it. With the right technique, you can achieve a perfect balance-tender on the inside and golden crisp on the outside.

[@andronovm]

@@vincenzosplate love your comment Vincenzo. Thank you so much! I will give it a go . I like to experiment with my cooking and learn new techniques. You are a big aspiration to me . Love your authentic recipes and you are my Favorite Italian Chef! Kudos!

[@alex6079]

I am going to cook this right now!

[@Sharky762]

Love octopus! This is a great cook. Learned to eat and catch octopus in Spain. It seems sticking your arm between rocks to untie your sail boat is enough to have an octopus latch on to it. One does need some help getting it off. Tasted great! Watching from Holland

[@vincenzosplate]

Thanks for sharing your octopus adventure! It's amazing how food connects us to memories. Sending Italian flavors to Holland! 🇳🇱🦑🇮🇹

[@Sharky762]

@@vincenzosplate Grazie Vincenzo

[@davidmaisel8062]

Amazing! Octopus is a bit intimidating but it makes sense to go low and slow. If you only had frozen octopus, are there extra steps? Greeting from Amazonas Brazil.

[@lcooke2001]

@vincenzosplate Please tell me... If I don't have access to fresh Octopi... but have frozen cooked tentacles, can I still follow the recipe? Outside of cooking the Octopi of course.

[@PAP_Highlands999]

I’ll be making this tomorrow night. I’ll let you know how it comes out.

[@vincenzosplate]

sounds like a fantastic plan, do let me know how it goes and I hope you'll achieve a perfectly tender octopus for your Polpo alla Luciana dish! Happy cooking.

[@PAP_Highlands999]

Greetings and Merry Christmas from northern New Jersey. My dish came out quite well. The octopus was nice and tender and we enjoyed the sauce. My sauce wasn’t as thick as yours but I’ll make some adjustments next time to get the desired thickness. Next time I’m also going to add some shrimp and nicely seared scallops to the end of the cooking process. I’ll keep you posted. Until then thanks for the great videos.

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

That is an absolutely beautiful dish, Chef Vincenzo!! 😋 😋 I'm in Washington, DC, USA

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙌👨‍🍳 I'm glad you liked the dish. Enjoy exploring the flavors of Italy, even from Washington, DC! Buon appetito! 🇮🇹🍝😊

[@ChassidyMystic]

From Utah, and I’m down!!👍🏻🤙🏻

[@vincenzosplate]

Hey from Italy to Utah! 🇮🇹🇺🇸 Glad you're excited to try it out! Get ready for some delicious Italian flavors. Buon appetito! 🍝👨‍🍳🤗

[@georgepagakis9854]

One word YUM!

[@vincenzosplate]

Absolutely, right? 😄👌 One word says it all - YUM indeed! Delighted you're tempted by the flavors. Enjoy the delicious journey! 🍝👨‍🍳🇮🇹

[@terribamford8933]

Just got my ingredients to make this fabulous dish!

[@davidbrothers3788]

That looks really good ive never tried octopus before looks like im missing out

[@cornwallace6993]

Chef Vincenzo, looks great. What pasta would pair well with it?

[@vincenzosplate]

I would suggest paccheri!

[@brinx07]

Sydney. I think I’m off to the fish market to make this!

[@vincenzosplate]

G'day from Italy to Sydney! 🇮🇹🇦🇺 Off to the fish market? That's the spirit! Enjoy your seafood adventure and savor the flavors of Italy Down Under. 🐟🦑👨‍🍳

[@andre5set86]

Salve! From Brazil.

[@vincenzosplate]

Ciao from Italy to Brazil! Delighted to have you join us on this flavorful journey. Stay tuned for more delicious recipes! 🇧🇷🇮🇹🍝

[@MithrilMagic]

Octopus is so underutilized. I make Insalata di Polpo all summer. It’s so refreshing and flavorful. It’s so versatile!

[@vincenzosplate]

Absolutely, octopus is a hidden gem! 🐙 Your Insalata di Polpo sounds fantastic, especially for the summer. Versatility at its finest! Keep exploring those delicious possibilities. 😊🥗🌞

[@kadapbanar]

This looks really good with rice, can u substitute the octopus with squid?

[@vincenzosplate]

Absolutely! Squid makes a fantastic alternative. Give it a try and enjoy the delightful flavors. Buon appetito! 🦑🍝🇮🇹

[@PzPunto]

No doubt! I will definitely be able to resist this ;-)

[@vincenzosplate]

Haha! Stay tuned for more temptations! 😉🇮🇹

[@PzPunto]

No doubt there either Vincenzo. I will definitely stay tuned. You have improved my Italian cooking so much! I love your channel, your humor, tips and tricks. It's a perfect culinary combination of cooking for body and soul. You have actually become an "expression" in my kitchen. When my kids are asking what's for dinner and I reply we will be having a "Plate of Vincenzo" they are always looking forward to dinnertime 🥰 So a huge thanks for all your work and sharing your knowledge and recepies with us.

[@GoatRoper911]

Looks great Chef!

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you! 👨‍🍳🍽️ I'm delighted you like it. Happy cooking and enjoy the delicious flavors! Buon appetito! 🇮🇹😊

[@aziztarghibakkali9596]

i’m from the netherlands. wow this dish looks amazing,i really have to make it some day😋 i still can remember the italian seafood salad i had when i was in sardinia,also with octopus which was very delicious😁

[@vincenzosplate]

It's so good! How wonderful that you have fond memories of the Italian seafood salad from your time in Sardinia! Seafood dishes in Italy can be truly exquisite, and the combination of octopus and other fresh ingredients makes for a delicious and memorable culinary experience.

[@TABocchetti]

Looks delicious.

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you! 🍽️🇮🇹 Your enthusiasm is truly appreciated. Enjoy the delicious flavors and happy cooking! Buon appetito! 🍝😊

[@KEOLSSON]

Denmark 🇩🇰 and Will make this dish when in Spain in a couple of weeks

[@phil4208]

Ive eaten calamari but never octopus, in fact i recently ordered fried calamari for my table, my mother and daughter left me one small piece , that octopus looked delicious , rome new york

[@vincenzosplate]

Hello from Italy to Rome, New York! 🇮🇹🇺🇸 Octopus can be a delightful culinary adventure. If you enjoy calamari, you might find octopus to be equally delicious when cooked tenderly. Exploring new flavors is always a treat. Buon appetito and happy tasting! 🐙🍝👨‍🍳

[@albertlevy3721]

greetings from Arizona....

[@KarimElAgamy]

Thank you bro, I am trying it righ now, I am from Egypt but I live next to Sicily, I live in Malta

[@vincenzosplate]

You're welcome! How wonderful to live so close to Sicily in Malta. Enjoy your culinary adventure and savor the flavors of your delicious creation. Buon appetito! 🍝👨‍🍳🇮🇹

[@KarimElAgamy]

@vincenzosplate thank you, man, for what you're offering. Keep it up, I wish I could share a picture here for what I've prepared, cheers

[@worldvision308]

Yummy and delicious recipe ❤

[@vincenzosplate]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🤗 Exploring authentic Italian flavors is my passion. Stay tuned for more mouthwatering recipes! 🇮🇹🍝

[@DoulosHupsistos]

Hi from the Faroe Islands! That octopus lookes delicious. 😋

[@vincenzosplate]

Helloo! This is absolutely delicious, are you going to give this recipe a try? 😋

[@DoulosHupsistos]

@@vincenzosplate Maybe, if I can find an octopus, somewhere. Here in the Faroes, it is very hard to find. But do I find it, I will try it. 🙂

[@RevAshtray]

Canada, very southern Canada and I've been to Naples. The food was fantastic. This I have to make. If I can find fresh octopus in the area. I doubt it unfortunately.

[@vincenzosplate]

Oh, Canada's beauty and Naples' cuisine - what a combo! 🇨🇦🇮🇹 Fresh octopus can be a challenge, but frozen can work too. Keep that Neapolitan spirit alive in your kitchen! 🐙👨‍🍳🍝

[@mhedman]

I'm making this tonight with a bottle of Black stallion on the side, just picked up some good pulpo! Cheers from Stockholm, Sweden.

[@vincenzosplate]

Sounds like an exquisite evening ahead! 🍷🦑 Enjoy that delicious pairing of flavors in beautiful Stockholm. Buon appetito and skål! 🇮🇹🇸🇪🥂

[@michaelsmod]

Bravissimo 😍

[@vincenzosplate]

Grazie mille! 😊👨‍🍳 Your support and enthusiasm are truly appreciated. Keep enjoying the culinary journey! Buon appetito! 🍝🇮🇹😍

[@DuxLindy]

italian seafood is the best

[@vincenzosplate]

Oh yes it is! Have you ever had the opportunity to taste seafood in Italy?

[@DuxLindy]

@@vincenzosplate i'll be in italy next summer and definitely will be trying some! my family is originally from Calabria and my Nonna's cooking was most of what I ate growing up, so I'm familiar with good food

[@TheTuberOne]

Tomados and wader, i love your accent.

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you so much! 🙌🇮🇹 I'm glad you enjoy the accent. It's all about sharing the love for Italian cuisine and culture. Buon appetito and happy cooking! 🍝👨‍🍳🎉

[@souheil3333]

Thank you /Stockholm 🙂

[@FrAmiDArnault]

👍..un cugino 🇨🇵 Sud.. Provencia!)), proverei, Grace1000 Vicenzo

[@iteemek]

I love this! ❤❤❤ But unfortunately it's not so easy to buy octopus (even frozen) in Poland.

[@aris1956]

Not even frozen ? And why ?

[@vincenzosplate]

Oh really? I didn’t know, I’m sorry to hear that! You could also use this sauce for other kinds of recipe, this is still delicious even without octopus 😋

[@iteemek]

@@vincenzosplate a few years ago i found octopus in Lidl and i bought it. But it wasn't so good as Yours. Now when i meet octopus in a shop i'll use Your recipe.

[@iteemek]

@@aris1956 probably because Polish are not used to eat octopus...

[@aris1956]

@@iteemek Well, then it's a different matter. If people in Poland don't eat octopus, the supermarkets obviously don't offer it in their shelves, knowing that then nobody will buy it.