Charred Octopus Recipe
brown butter tahini, guindilla peppers, 'nduja
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Ingredients
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Octopus
Brown Butter Tahini Sauce
Guindilla Peppers
'Nduja
Method
Preparing the Octopus
- 1
Clean and Tenderize
Clean the octopus thoroughly under cold running water. If the octopus is not pre-tenderized, you can tenderize it by freezing it overnight and then thawing it before cooking.
- 2
Boil the Octopus
Bring a large pot of salted water (with 2 tablespoons of salt) to a boil. Add the whole octopus and simmer for about 45-60 minutes, or until tender. Once cooked, remove the octopus from the pot and let it cool slightly.
- 3
Making the Brown Butter Tahini Sauce
- 4
Brown the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the butter turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning.
- 5
Mix the Sauce
In a mixing bowl, combine the browned butter, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt. Gradually whisk in water until the desired consistency is achieved.
Preparing the Guindilla Peppers
- 6
