Pulpo Enamorado

In a large pot, bring ample water to a rolling boil. Add half of the Salt, the White onion, Garlic, and Bay leaf to the water.

Carefully 'dip' the Octopus into the boiling water three times for 10 seconds each to curl the tentacles, then fully submerge the Octopus. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 45-60 minutes, or until the Octopus is very tender when pierced with a fork.

Remove the cooked Octopus from the pot and let it cool completely. Once cool, finely dice the Octopus into small, bite-sized pieces.