How to cook an Octopus

[nickg]

OK

For a surprise on my birthday SWMBO bought me a whole frozen octopus about 300mm head to toe, er tentacle. whatever.

No Worries

Anybody got any ideas what I can do with it - NO - how to cook it!!

Doesnt have to be bushcrafty - does have to be tasty.

Do you have to gut them like fish ?? Is it going to kill me.

Cmon folks I need help before I need HELP!!

Cheers
Nick

All suggestions will be acted upon!!!!

 

[Dynamite Dan]

When i was in greece, i had octopus.

However, i only had the tentacles, they were shallow fried, and then seasoned.

Im not sure about that main body, but due to the rubbery texture of the legs, i cant imagine the boby being that appetizing?

here are a few links i found for you

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/ck_culinary_qa/article/0,1971,FOOD_9796_4044135,00.html

http://www.theworldwidegourmet.com/fish/divers/octopus.htm

 

[rabsyboy]

best thing to do is discard the head, and cut the legs into rings - fry them with whatever you like, such as garlic paste or whatever.

There's a cookery book that is excellent - called "how to cook book" which is a little like a modern day mrs beeton - its got excellent fish mongery section, with lots of different fish types

 

[tommy the cat]

I believe either very very slowly or stir fried very quickly......octopus shouldn't be rubbery if it has been cooked correctly. Cant get to a recipe book at the mo but rings lightly floured and then flash fried with some sort of chili sour dipping sauce should be nice??
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