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Add the onion, carrot, celery, and 3 minced cloves of garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened and aromatic, about 8-10 minutes.","group":"Soffritto Base","title":"Heat the extra virgin olive oil","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Soffritto Base"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the octopus and squid pieces to the pot. Cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing them to release their juices and begin to soften.","group":"Seafood Prep","title":"Add the octopus and squid pieces","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Seafood Prep"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Stir in the tomato paste and chili flakes. Cook for 2 minutes, then pour in the red wine. Let the wine simmer until reduced by half.","group":"Broth Development","title":"Stir in the tomato paste and chili flakes","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Broth Development"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the crushed tomatoes, fish stock, and a few leaves of sage. 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Rub each side with the remaining raw garlic clove.","group":"Serving","title":"Toast the sourdough bread slices","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Serving"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Place a slice of garlic bread at the bottom of 4 large bowls. Ladle the hot stew over the bread, ensuring everyone gets a variety of seafood. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.","group":"Serving","title":"Place a slice of garlic bread","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Tradition dictates that Cacciucco should contain at least five types of fish, representing the five 'C's in the name. Use the freshest catch available. 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