Main Meals
Grilled octopus
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Wine/Spirit Pairing
Woolworths Farview Sauvignon Blanc
Ingredients
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- 150 g fresh octopus, cleaned
- 1 T olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 limes, juiced
Method
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1. Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil, then slowly add the octopus, legs first, so they curl up.
2. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the octopus until it is tender when pierced with a sharp knife. Drain and set aside to cool.
3. Toss the octopus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Braai over medium-low coals or chargrill on a cast-iron griddle pan until browned.
4. Serve with the pickled watermelon rind and drizzle with lime juice.
Cook's note: Delicious pickled in red wine vinegar and chilli, or cooked over the coals like this for incredible smokiness.
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