Qarnit bit-Tewm - Octopus with Garlic

Name: Qarnit bit-Tewm - Octopus with Garlic
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 kg octopus; 6 garlic cloves (minced); juice of half a lemon; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 4 tbsp olive oil; a bunch of parsley (chopped); 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional); 2 bay leaves; 1 tbsp peppercorns; salt and pepper (to taste)