Title: Alaska Octopus Gumbo
Categories: Ethnic Seafood
Yield: 4 Servings
| 1/2 | c | Diced bacon |
| 2 | c | Water |
| 1 | pt | Fresh octopus, steamed until tender |
| 2 | c | Slightly undercooked steamed rice |
| 1 | lb | Canned tomatoes |
| 1 | | Can okra |
| 1/2 | c | Diced onions |
| 1 | | Diced green pepper |
| 1/4 | ts | Cayenne |
| 1/2 | c | Diced celery |
| 1 | | Salt and pepper to taste |
Boil bacon in water for 15 minutes, then add the rest of the ingredients.
Simmer together for ten minutes. Serve with warm cornbread. Serves four.
Helen Blanchard, Ward Cove, AK "Octopus for Dinner," the Cabin Friend
ALASKA Magazine, October, 1978