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What are the cooking methods for octopus?
There are many ways to eat octopus, and its nutritional value is also relatively high. But how to make it so that you can enjoy its unique taste and nutritional benefits? You can see the introduction below for the preparation method of the secret braising octopus.
First secret braising octopus (for 2 people)
Ingredients:
Fresh octopus 400 grams, asparagus 10 stems, lemongrass 1 stem, onions 2 bulbs
Seasonings:
Salt 2 grams, soy sauce 20 grams, fish sauce 5 grams, seafood sauce 2 grams, Shajiang 1 piece, garlic cloves 3 cloves, a little oil
Preparation:
1. Prepare the ingredients, ask the store to process the octopus for you, peel the outer hard skin of the asparagus, and cut it into 5 cm long pieces for later use.
2. Bring a pot of water to a boil, put the processed octopus in the boiling water for a quick blanch for one minute to remove the icey smell and fishy smell.
3. Immediately remove the octopus and rinse it with cold water for later use.
4. Pour out the water in the pot, pour in another bowl of water, add lemongrass, Shajiang, and garlic cloves to boil out the aroma.
5. Then add salt, soy sauce, and seafood sauce and bring to a boil.
6. Turn off the heat, pour in the fish sauce to make a sauce, place the blanched octopus in the sauce, turn off the heat, and let it soak for 2 hours (I forgot to take a picture, just imagine it).
7. Finally, blanch and cook the asparagus, place it at the bottom of the plate, and then arrange the soaked and flavored octopus on top.
Secondly, a reminder:
Boil the fresh octopus to remove the icey smell, but the boiling time should not be too long, usually 1-2 minutes is enough.
The secret of the braising method lies in the ginger. Ginger is different from Shajiang. The main role of ginger in the cooking process is to remove the fishy smell, while Shajiang, in addition to removing the fishy smell, can also add a special aroma. Shajiang is often used in the Beibu Gulf area to process meat or seafood, and stir-fried octopus with Shajiang is one of the most classic dishes in seafood stalls.
The soaking time for the octopus should be limited to 1-2 hours, as too long a time may affect the freshness of the octopus itself by making it too flavorful, while too short a time may not allow the octopus to absorb the flavor well. Control the time according to your taste.
