Stuffed Peppers: Aji

8 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 large green bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 1 small octopus (approximately 2 ounces), cut in small block pieces
  • Olive oil, for sauteing
  • 2 large tomatoes, cut in small block pieces
  • 1 small green bell pepper, cut in small block pieces
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper, cut in small block pieces
  • 1 small orange bell pepper, cut in small block pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Directions

  1. 1
    Begin by placing halved green bell peppers into a pot of water, just enough to cover them.
  2. 2
    Boil peppers just until the skin color begins to change to a paler green and they become very slightly tender (about 2 to 3 minutes); immediately remove from heat and place peppers in cold water to halt the cooking process.
  3. 3
    Preheat a grill.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile, saute octopus in a little bit of oil over medium-high heat just until cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. 5
    Mix in tomatoes, and chopped green, yellow, and orange peppers, and chili powder.
  6. 6
    Simmer for approximately 5 to 10 minutes or until mixture becomes slightly tender.
  7. 7
    Stuff bell pepper halves with octopus mixture and place in a baking dish.
  8. 8
    Place the baking dish on the grill.
  9. 9
    Close the cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
  10. 10
    Serve immediately.

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