Pickled Octopus
Submitted by Scott Bateman on Tue, 2008-05-27 22:14
Does anyone have a good recipe for pickiling octopus? I know that some shops like Charlies in Perth do it very well. Just wondering if anyone has a recipe that they would like to share?
Thanks,
Scotty B
Daisy
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G'day Scott
This is one I've Used off the recfishwest website, goes down a treat.
P.K. and Pat's Recipe for Pickled Octopus
Get approx 2 kg of good quality frozen headless octopus.
If the Octopus is fresh freeze for a week then defrost.
Wash the Octopus in fresh water till slime has been removed.
Place octopus in a pot large enough to have the octopus in and be completely covered with cold water.
Place pot on stove and bring to the boil.
Boil for 20 minutes only.
Shut off the stove and allow to cool down till cold.
Whilst you are waiting (this normally takes about 8 hrs) cut up some veggies eg carrots, caulie, capsicum and whatever takes your fancy as far as pickled vegies.
Pull the Octopus out of the water and strip all the suckers and skin from the octopus, then cut into pieces approx 25 mm long (1").
Place Octopus and vegies in containers in equal amounts (this may vary with your requirements).
Place enough FAT FREE Italian dressing (SALAD MAGIC is the least "vinegary" tasting dressing) to cover all in container.
Place in the fridge for eating.
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Scott Bateman
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Thanks for your reply
Thanks for your reply Daisy!
I'll give this a go this weekend if I can get a fresh Occy. Sounds Great!
wombat78
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best one i use cray boat
best one i use cray boat skipper showed me never comes out chewy half the time you eat most of it before you can put it in a jar
get a diecent pressure cooker put 300mls water in wire try to not let the occy touch the bottom & pressure cook for 20 mins best occy every time peel it cut up in jars with what ever flavouring u like i realy like balsamic vinigar give it a go the best way ive ever had it