How to Boil an Octopus in Asian Master Stock | How To Cook An Octopus | Asian Octopus Recipe

baby octopus

🥗Healthier: squid

💰Cheaper: cuttlefish

Squid or cuttlefish are more accessible and cost-effective alternatives.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Rice wine vinegar offers a similar tang, while apple cider vinegar is more budget-friendly.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option, while canola oil is more affordable.

Heat a pot over medium heat (level 8).

Chop large garlic cloves (about 5-6 smaller ones if using those).

Add chopped garlic to the pot.

Cut ginger into large chunks (no need to peel) and add to the pot.

Add chopped lemongrass (about 5 tablespoons) to the pot.

Add orange peel to the pot, avoiding the white pith.

Add 125 ml shaoxing wine to the pot and let it evaporate a little.

Add 125 ml soy sauce to the pot.

Add a couple of dried chilies to the pot.

Break cinnamon quills and add to the pot.

Add 6-7 star anise to the pot.

Add 2 liters of water to the pot and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and add the baby octopus.

Poach the octopus for 35 minutes until cooked.

After 35 minutes, remove the octopus and place it on a tray to cool.

Optionally, let the octopus sit in the fridge until cool.

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