Griddled Octopus Recipe

Preparation & Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Potatoes

   Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain, let cool, and then peel and chop into small cubes.

2. 2

   Make the Potato Salad

   In a large bowl, combine the chopped potatoes, Kewpie mayo, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until well combined.

3. 3

   Prepare the Octopus

   If using frozen octopus, thaw it first. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the octopus. Boil for about 30 minutes until tender. Remove and let cool.

4. 4

   Grill the Octopus

   Heat a griddle pan over medium-high heat and brush it with olive oil. Cut the cooled octopus into manageable pieces and grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side until charred.

5. 5

   Roast the Shishito Peppers

   In the same griddle pan, add the shishito peppers and grill for about 5-7 minutes until blistered and tender. Season with salt.

6. 6

   Serve

   Plate the griddled octopus alongside the potato salad and roasted shishito peppers. Sprinkle furikake over the potato salad for garnish.