PICKLED OCTOPUS

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I have always liked Greek pickled octopus but didn't realise it was easy to make. I got this recipe from a class I attended at the Sydney Fish Market Cooking School. If you can't find a pre bashed octopus you can do this using a wooden rolling pin and belting the octopus about 30-40 times (advice from the fishmonger) I suggest doing it outdoors!

Provided by Coasty

Categories     Octopus

Time 1h50m

Yield 2 jars

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 -1 1/2 kg octopus
3/4 cup olive oil
2/3 cup red wine vinegar
5 sprigs lemon thyme
1 garlic clove, peeled & sliced
1 -2 sterlised jar

Steps:

  • If you can buy cleaned octopus you can skip the next stage.
  • Gut the octopus and peel the skin from the octopus. Remove the beak (it is located at the top of the legs).
  • Place the octopus in large pan with 1 cup water. Cook over medium/low heat. The octopus will give off a lot of liquid but check ocassionally that there is still enough liquid in the pan.
  • Cook for about 1 -1 1/2 hours. Test with a skew, it should easily pierce the flesh.
  • Remove from pan and allow to cool slightly or cool enough to handle.
  • Slice tentacles into 3cm lengths and body into pieces.
  • Mix up the dressing ingredients. Check dressing that it is not too vinegary as vinegar strenght is so variable.
  • Pack the octopus in the sterlised jars and pour over the marinade.
  • Let sit in the refrigerator for 5 days before eating.
  • Serve as part of meze.

Tina Nqobile
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This recipe was easy to follow and the octopus turned out great. The marinade was flavorful and the octopus was tender. I will definitely be making this again.


MD MORTUZA AHMED
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The octopus is always tender and the marinade is always flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Khurshid Khan
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The octopus was cooked perfectly and the marinade was delicious.


Deus Selector Pro
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The octopus was tender and the marinade was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


AUSTIN WESTFALL
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Not bad, but not great either.


Katie Vickery
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Meh. I've had better.


Ganna Sameh
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OMG! This pickled octopus recipe is a game-changer. The octopus is so tender and the marinade is bursting with flavor. I can't believe how easy it was to make. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Bulat Sacet
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The octopus was so tender and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Chronic Cody
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I wasn't sure what to expect when I tried this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The octopus was cooked perfectly and the marinade was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Runor Poundz
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This was my first time cooking octopus and it was surprisingly easy. The recipe was clear and concise, and the results were delicious. The octopus was tender and flavorful, and the marinade added a nice tang.


F o r h a d ღ
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Loved this recipe! The octopus was cooked perfectly and the marinade was so flavorful. I served it with a side of rice and it was a hit with my family.


yasmin swaibu
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I tried this recipe last night and it turned out amazing! The octopus was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


John Bright
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This pickled octopus recipe was a delightful culinary adventure. The combination of flavors was exquisite, with the tangy marinade perfectly complementing the tender texture of the octopus. I highly recommend this dish for a unique and unforgettable


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