Grilled Octopus Recipe
Charred octopus with avocado puree and salsa macha.
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Ingredients
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Octopus
Avocado Puree
Salsa Macha
Method
Preparing the Octopus
- 1
Clean the Octopus
Rinse the octopus under cold water to remove any sand or debris. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Marinate
In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Add the cleaned octopus and coat evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- 3
Making the Avocado Puree
- 4
Prepare the Avocado
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender.
- 5
Blend Ingredients
Add lime juice and salt to the blender with the avocado. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Preparing the Salsa Macha
- 6
Soak the Dried Chilies
Remove the stems and seeds from the dried chilies. Soak them in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened.
- 7
Blend Salsa Macha
In a blender, combine the soaked chilies, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Blend until it reaches a smooth consistency. Stir in sesame seeds after blending.
