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Step 1
In a cooking pot, place the octopus, the peeled small onion and the water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 2
When it starts to boil, reduce to medium heat and cook the octopus for about 45 minutes.
Step 3
Turn off the heat, remove the octopus with a slotted spoon and cut it into pieces (reserve the octopus cooking water).
Step 4
In a large saucepan, add the peeled tomatoes cut into small chunks, chopped onion, minced garlic and the olive oil. Stir with a wooden spoon and cook over low heat until the tomato starts to break down, stirring occasionally.
Step 5
Add the rice, octopus pieces and season with salt and pepper. Stir, pour the octopus cooking water (about 500 ml (2 cups)) and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Step 6
When it starts to boil, reduce to low heat and cook for about 12 minutes.
Step 7
Turn off the heat and sprinkle with chopped coriander. Mix the coriander into the rice and serve immediately.