Day: 3 January 2020

It’s January and we know that we ALL need to eat more fruit and veg.  But turning over a new leaf (get it?) after all those mince pies and Christmas pudding can be hard and, quite frankly, not so appealing.  That is unless – of course – you find a greengrocer who can create a fruit basket and deliver it to you at home.  Hey presto – at Panzer’s we do exactly this.  Here you will find our three sizes which can all be filled with the freshest of market produce by our expert grocers and delivered across London.

A perfectly delicious gift for anyone recuperating, relocating or just a lovely way of saying ‘Happy New Year’.  [And no-one said you couldn’t gift yourself.]

Octopus is a favourite ingredient in countries such as Spain, Greece and Portugal. There are various ways to heat up the tentacles. One option is snip open the packet, pat the tentacles dry, then flash them under a very hot grill grill or on the barbecue until crispy. Turn once to crisp up both sides. We like to marinade them first, using olive oil, citrus zest and herbs such as thyme or rosemary.

Alternatively, you can pop the unopened packet in pan of simmering water for around 5 minutes or until heated through. You can also use the microwave, which takes 2-3 minutes.

here are some serving suggestions for you to try:

• For the authentic Galician experience, cut the tentacles into thin, coin-shaped slices and serve on a wooden board with a sprinkle of smoked paprika, sea salt and drizzle of your best olive oil. Boiled potatoes are a traditional accompaniment.
• Serve a whole tentacle as a starter, with a chunk of lemon and a zippy sauce such as salsa verde or chimichurri.
• Rub with harissa then roast or grill, serving with wild rice and sumac sprinkled yoghurt.
• Serve cold and snip into salads or tacos.

let us know how you get on!