Octopus in Caldeirada Sauce, ABC+ by Jose Gourmet, Portugal
Octopus in Caldeirada Sauce, ABC+ by José Gourmet, Portugal
ABC+ is a small-scale project from José Gourmet focused on reinventing conservas with globally inspired sauces and quality seafood from the Port of Matosinhos. This tin blends traditional Portuguese Caldeirada flavors—onion, tomato, and garlic—with tender octopus in a round-format can.
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PRODUCER: ABC+ by José Gourmet
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ORIGIN: Matosinhos, Portugal
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FISH VARIETY: Octopus (Octopus vulgaris)
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PREPARATION: Octopus is cooked in a traditional Portuguese stew base made from tomato, onion, and garlic, then packed in olive oil
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TEXTURE: Soft and yielding with a light chew
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FLAVOR PROFILE:
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Aromas: Stewed tomato, garlic, and sea spray
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Palate: Warming and savory, with clean octopus flavor and well-balanced acidity from the sauce
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Finish: Light and savory with lingering tomato and olive oil
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PAIRINGS:
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Light reds or chilled coastal whites (Vinho Verde, Listán Negro, País)
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Amaro, vermouth, or spritzy cocktails with citrus
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Rustic sourdough or grilled polenta
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SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
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Over squid ink risotto
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On toast with salad greens and olive oil
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Serve warm or room temp as part of a tapas spread
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INGREDIENTS: Octopus, tomato, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt
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CAUGHT IN: North Atlantic (landed in Matosinhos, Portugal)
A conserva that captures the essence of Portuguese home cooking in one small, round can.
Octopus in Caldeirada Sauce, ABC+ by Jose Gourmet, Portugal
Octopus in Caldeirada Sauce, ABC+ by José Gourmet, Portugal
ABC+ is a small-scale project from José Gourmet focused on reinventing conservas with globally inspired sauces and quality seafood from the Port of Matosinhos. This tin blends traditional Portuguese Caldeirada flavors—onion, tomato, and garlic—with tender octopus in a round-format can.
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PRODUCER: ABC+ by José Gourmet
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ORIGIN: Matosinhos, Portugal
-
FISH VARIETY: Octopus (Octopus vulgaris)
-
PREPARATION: Octopus is cooked in a traditional Portuguese stew base made from tomato, onion, and garlic, then packed in olive oil
-
TEXTURE: Soft and yielding with a light chew
-
FLAVOR PROFILE:
-
Aromas: Stewed tomato, garlic, and sea spray
-
Palate: Warming and savory, with clean octopus flavor and well-balanced acidity from the sauce
-
Finish: Light and savory with lingering tomato and olive oil
-
-
PAIRINGS:
-
Light reds or chilled coastal whites (Vinho Verde, Listán Negro, País)
-
Amaro, vermouth, or spritzy cocktails with citrus
-
Rustic sourdough or grilled polenta
-
-
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
-
Over squid ink risotto
-
On toast with salad greens and olive oil
-
Serve warm or room temp as part of a tapas spread
-
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INGREDIENTS: Octopus, tomato, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt
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CAUGHT IN: North Atlantic (landed in Matosinhos, Portugal)
A conserva that captures the essence of Portuguese home cooking in one small, round can.