28 de agosto de 2025

Delight your taste buds with a Thermomix recipe for Arroz Caldoso con Pulpo y Aceite de Albahaca

Arroz Caldoso con Pulpo y Aceite de Albahaca is a delicious and flavorful Spanish dish that will surely delight your taste buds. The combination of tender octopus, aromatic basil oil, and creamy rice cooked to perfection in a Thermomix makes this dish a true culinary delight. Whether you’re looking to impress guests at a dinner party or simply want to treat yourself to a gourmet meal, this recipe is sure to please.

Ingredients:

1 cup of Arborio rice

1 small octopus, cleaned and cut into pieces

1 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 tomato, diced

4 cups of fish or vegetable broth

1/4 cup of white wine

1/4 cup of basil leaves

1/4 cup of olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Prepare the basil oil: In the Thermomix, combine the basil leaves and olive oil. Blend on high speed for 1 minute until the basil is finely chopped and the oil is infused with its flavor. Strain the oil through a fine mesh sieve and set aside.
Cook the octopus: Place the octopus pieces in the Varoma dish of the Thermomix. Season with salt and pepper. Fill the mixing bowl with water up to the 1L mark. Steam the octopus at Varoma temperature for 20 minutes.
Sauté the aromatics: Remove the octopus from the Varoma dish and set aside. In the Thermomix, sauté the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper in olive oil at 120°C for 5 minutes.
Add the rice: Add the Arborio rice to the Thermomix and sauté for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly to ensure the rice is evenly coated with the aromatics.
Deglaze with wine: Pour in the white wine and cook for 2 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate and the flavors to meld.
Cook the rice: Add the diced tomato and fish or vegetable broth to the Thermomix. Cook at 100°C for 15 minutes on reverse speed, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Combine the octopus: Once the rice is cooked and creamy, add the steamed octopus pieces to the Thermomix. Cook for an additional 5 minutes on reverse speed to warm the octopus through.
Serve: Ladle the Arroz Caldoso into bowls and drizzle with the basil oil. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and a twist of black pepper. Enjoy this delightful dish hot and fresh.

With the help of your Thermomix, you can easily create a restaurant-quality Arroz Caldoso con Pulpo y Aceite de Albahaca in the comfort of your own kitchen. This flavorful and aromatic dish is perfect for special occasions or simply as a treat for yourself. Give it a try and impress your family and friends with your culinary skills!