Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Is it ok to eat Octopus? It is part of everyday cuisine in the Spanish region of Galicia – and part of the regional identity. How is pulpo à feira – also known as pulpo a la gallega – traditionally prepared? What should you look out for when shopping and cooking? And what about the ethical debate surrounding the consumption of this highly intelligent sea creature? We take a look behind the scenes at the fish market, cuisine, and culture.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:29 Buying fresh octopus
01:20 How octopuses are caught
02:35 Eating octopus in Galicia, Spain
03:19 How to cook octopus
06:10 Is it ethical to eat octopus
CREDITS
Report: Diana Piñeros
Camera: Holm Weber
Edit: Cem Mete, Namuun Ariunsaichan
Supervising editor: Mirja Viehweger
#dweuromaxx #spain #octopus
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Is it ok to eat Octopus? It is part of everyday cuisine in the Spanish region of Galicia – and part of the regional identity. How is pulpo à feira – also known as pulpo a la gallega – traditionally prepared? What should you look out for when shopping and cooking? And what about the ethical debate surrounding the consumption of this highly intelligent sea creature? We take a look behind the scenes at the fish market, cuisine, and culture.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:29 Buying fresh octopus
01:20 How octopuses are caught
02:35 Eating octopus in Galicia, Spain
03:19 How to cook octopus
06:10 Is it ethical to eat octopus
CREDITS
Report: Diana Piñeros
Camera: Holm Weber
Edit: Cem Mete, Namuun Ariunsaichan
Supervising editor: Mirja Viehweger
#dweuromaxx #spain #octopus
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bit.ly/DWFood_Sub
DW Food brings you the perfect blend of culinary trends, easy DIY recipes, exciting food secrets & a look behind the scenes of Europe’s culinary culture.
