Grilled Octopus Recipe
som tum, charred lemon, mama's lil peppers, papaya sambal
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Ingredients
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For the Grilled Octopus
For the Som Tum
For the Papaya Sambal
For Garnish
Method
Preparing the Octopus
- 1
Marinate the Octopus
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the cleaned octopus and marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- 2
Preparing the Som Tum
- 3
Mix the Som Tum
In a large bowl, combine shredded green papaya, cherry tomatoes, and green beans. In a separate bowl, mix lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, and minced chili. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
Preparing the Papaya Sambal
- 4
Make the Sambal
In a bowl, combine diced papaya, minced chili, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
Serving
- 5
Plate the Dish
Slice the grilled octopus and serve it on a plate alongside the som tum and papaya sambal. Garnish with pickled Mama's Lil Peppers and charred lemon wedges.
