{
  "id": 14612430,
  "title": "Recipe of the day: Zanzibar Spiced Octopus",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/recipe-of-the-day-zanzibar-spiced-octopus",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T04:15:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/lifestyle/food-and-drink/recipe-of-the-day-zanzibar-spiced-octopus/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Spice Islands, Zanzibar, are renowned for their beautiful beaches, rich history, and Freddie Mercury's birthplace. The island also offers a unique fusion of Middle Eastern and continental cuisine flavours. One such dish is the Zanzibar Spiced Octopus. To prepare this dish, start by boiling 500g of octopus until it's tender, which takes about 4 minutes. Next, in a separate pan, heat 100ml of sunflower oil and sauté 50g of chopped red onion, 30g of chopped garlic, and 30g of chopped ginger until softened. Add 2 tablespoons each of cumin and turmeric powder to the pan and simmer for 2 minutes. Incorporate 300g of chopped fresh tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, allowing the mixture to cook for another 4 minutes. Introduce the previously boiled octopus and a generous measure of coconut milk into the pan, stirring frequently, and let it simmer on medium heat for around 5 minutes. Before serving, ensure to mix everything thoroughly. This Zanzibar Spiced Octopus is traditionally served with rice, pap, or bread.",
  "summary": "Zanzibar's cuisine is a fusion of Middle Eastern and spicy continental flavours. The island is known for its seafood.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}