Crispy marinated baby octopus

Name: Bayi gurita yang diasinkan renyah
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 6 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 kg / 4 lb baby octopus (, rinsed (Note 1)); 4 litres / quarts water; 1 onion (, halved, skin on); 6 g arlic cloves (, smashed (Note 2)); 1 tsp black peppercorns ((sub 1/2 tsp ground pepper)); 2 tsp cooking salt (kosher salt); 3 tbsp lemon juice ((or apple cider vinegar)); 3 parsley stems ((with leaves)); 2 bay leaves (, fresh or dried); 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 6 g arlic cloves (, very finely minced (or use garlic press)); 2 tsp lemon zest ((one large lemon)); 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp dried red chilli flakes ((red pepper flakes), optional); 1/2 tsp each cooking/kosher salt and black pepper; 1 tbsp canola oil ((for BBQ or large skillet)); 2 tsp parsley (, finely chopped (optional)); 1 large red chilli (, finely sliced (optional)); Lemon wedges ((highly recommended))

Recipe video above. Here's an easy, outrageously delicious way to cook baby octopus: simmered until tender, marinated in bold Mediterranean flavours, seared until crispy. Add a Greek Salad, bread for mopping and a glass of chilled wine for the perfect summer meal!2 kg / 4 lb raw baby octopus wil

⏱️ 85 min 🔪 Prep: 10 min 🔥 Cook: 75 min 📊 Medium ⭐ 5.0 (19) 👁️ 2 views

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Ingredients

6 servings

2 kg / 4 lb baby octopus (, rinsed (Note 1))
4 litres / quarts water
1 onion (, halved, skin on)
6 g arlic cloves (, smashed (Note 2))
1 tsp black peppercorns ((sub 1/2 tsp ground pepper))
2 tsp cooking salt (kosher salt)
3 tbsp lemon juice ((or apple cider vinegar))
3 parsley stems ((with leaves))
2 bay leaves (, fresh or dried)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
6 g arlic cloves (, very finely minced (or use garlic press))
2 tsp lemon zest ((one large lemon))
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dried red chilli flakes ((red pepper flakes), optional)
1/2 tsp each cooking/kosher salt and black pepper
1 tbsp canola oil ((for BBQ or large skillet))
2 tsp parsley (, finely chopped (optional))
1 large red chilli (, finely sliced (optional))
Lemon wedges ((highly recommended))

Steps

Braising - Put all the braising liquid ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add octopus, bring back up to the boil, then reduce the heat to low so the water is simmering very, very gently. Scoop off and discard scum off the surface when it accumulates.
Braise 1 hour until tender, first checking at the 45 minute mark, or until octopus is tender (take a little nibble to check!).
Drain octopus in a colander. Pick out and discard the bay leaves, onion etc. Transfer octopus into a bowl.
Marinate - Mix marinade ingredients in a bowl. Pour over the octopus (while still hot). Toss, allow to fully cool, cover with cling wrap then marinate overnight in the fridge. (Note 4)
Cook until crispy (BBQ) - Heat a BBQ hot plate on medium high until hot. Spread oil across the hot plate. Use tongs to transfer the octopus onto the BBQ (leave residual oil behind), spread out and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, rotating as needed to brown all over, and most especially ensuring the legs are golden and crispy. (Stove - use a large skillet, cook in 2 or 3 batches).
Serve - Pile octopus on a plate. Sprinkle with parsley and chilli, add lemon wedges. EAT and be happy! Serve with bread for mopping or see Note 4 for crushed potatoes pictured in post dressed with residual marinade.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

394 kkal

Protein 50g (65%)

Carbs 12g (16%)

Fat 15g (19%)

Macronutrients

Calories39420% DV

Protein50g100% DV

Carbs12g4% DV

Fat15g23% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients Rp 5.088

Per Serving Rp 848/serving

🏠 Save ~Rp 10.176 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (11% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
/ 4 lb baby octopus	2 kg	-	-
litres / quarts water	4	-	-
onion	1	-	-
arlic cloves	6 g	-	-
black peppercorns	1 tsp	-	-
cooking salt	2 tsp	-	-
lemon juice	3 tbsp	-	-
parsley stems	3	-	-
bay leaves	2	Rp 25.000/kg	Rp 5.000
extra virgin olive oil	0.5 cup	-	-
arlic cloves	6 g	-	-
lemon zest	2 tsp	-	-
lemon juice	2 tbsp	-	-
dried red chilli flakes	1 tsp	-	-
each cooking/kosher salt and black pepper	0.5 tsp	Rp 35.000/kg	Rp 88
canola oil	1 tbsp	-	-
parsley	2 tsp	-	-
large red chilli	1	-	-
Lemon wedges	-	-	-