Crispy Octopus Recipe
spiced hummus, braised pork belly, charred vegetables, pickled red onion, evoo
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Ingredients
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For the Crispy Octopus
For the Spiced Hummus
For the Braised Pork Belly
For the Charred Vegetables
For the Pickled Red Onion
Method
Prepare the Octopus
- 1
Cooking the Octopus
Boil the octopus in salted water for about 45 minutes or until tender. Remove, let cool, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Crispy Coating
Toss the octopus pieces in cornstarch, then heat olive oil in a pan and fry until crispy. Season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
Make the Spiced Hummus
- 3
Braised Pork Belly
- 4
Sear and Braise
Sear pork belly in a pot until browned. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and water. Simmer on low for 2 hours until tender.
Charred Vegetables
- 5
