Ingredients
• 1 Octopus
• 25 ml Aioli Sauce
• 15 ml Aji Ahumado
• 2 Yellow Potatoes, Boiled & Simmered In Salt Water
For Olive Salsa
• 10 g Black Olives
• Red Onion; Minced
• Fresh Parsley Leaves
• 5 ml Olive Oil
• Lemon Juice
Aji Ahumando Sauce
• 50 g Aji Panca
• 100 g Roasted Red Pepper
• Cumin
• Black Pepper
• 100 ml Red Wine Vinegar
• 200 ml Oil
Preparation
For Octopus
For Olive Salsa
For Aji Ahumando Sauce
For Plating
Born in the port city of Punta Alta just south of Buenos Aires in Argentina, Fernando Navas grew up surrounded by the beauty of the Argentine countryside. Before founding Balvanera restaurant in Manhattan, Fernando worked in the many of the greatest kitchens in the world including Nobu in Miami, El Bulli in Spain, and SUSHISAMBA in New York. With Balvanera, Chef Fernando pays homage to his roots: Buenos Aires, porteño cuisine, and the many flavors of Argentina.