Octopus is a seafood that is famous for its unique texture, flavor, and health benefits. This cephalopod mollusk is low in calories but high in protein, vitamins, and minerals.
The presence of omega-3 fatty acids, copper, zinc, and selenium in octopus makes it an excellent choice for improving heart health, brain function, immune system, and skin health.
If you are a fan of seafood and want to try something new and delicious, you must try octopus in vinegar sauce. This recipe is easy to make, and it requires only a few ingredients that are readily available in the market.
The combination of tender and juicy octopus with tangy and savory vinegar sauce creates a perfect harmony of flavors that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
For octopus:.
- 1 kg of octopus (cleaned and cut into small pieces)
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For vinegar sauce:.
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- 1/2 cup of white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1 tbsp of honey
- 1 tbsp of soy sauce
- 1 tbsp of cornstarch
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp of grated ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Cook octopus
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant. Add the octopus pieces and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until they turn pink and slightly curled.
Sprinkle some salt and pepper to taste and mix well. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 2: Prepare vinegar sauce
In a saucepan, combine the white wine vinegar, water, honey, and soy sauce. Whisk to mix well. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Step 3: Thicken the sauce
In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in a tablespoon of cold water. Add the cornstarch slurry to the boiling vinegar sauce and keep stirring until it thickens and becomes glossy. Turn off the heat.
Step 4: Coat octopus with vinegar sauce
Add the cooked octopus pieces to the thickened vinegar sauce and stir to coat evenly. Turn on the heat and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce is well absorbed by the octopus. Remove from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Step 5: Serve and garnish
Transfer the octopus in vinegar sauce to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro leaves. Serve hot with steamed rice or vegetables of your choice.
