Steamed octopus is a delicious and nutritious dish that captivates many diners. Let’s check out 2 simple yet incredibly tasty recipes for steamed octopus at home with TasteVN. Get cooking now!
1. Beer Steamed Octopus
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Beer Steamed Octopus Serves 3
Octopus 500 grams Beer 660 ml (2 cans) Lemongrass 3 stalks Ginger 1 piece Chili 2 pieces Fish sauce 10 grams Sugar 10 grams Lemon juice 2 tablespoons
How to make Beer Steamed Octopus
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Prepare the ingredients
The octopus you bought should be cleaned as described above.
The lemongrass should be smashed and cut into segments. Peel the ginger, slice half of it, and mince the other half. Remove the seeds from the chili and chop it finely.
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Steam the octopus
First, place the sliced lemongrass and ginger at the bottom of a steamer. Then pour in 2 cans of beer and put the pot on the stove.
Next, place the steaming rack on top and add the octopus along with the fresh chili on top. Cover the pot and steam for about 10 – 15 minutes depending on the size of the octopus you are using.
Once the octopus is cooked, take it out onto a plate and enjoy. If the octopus is small, leave it whole; if it is large, cut it into bite-sized pieces. The dish will taste better when eaten while still hot.
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Making the dipping sauce
You add minced ginger and chili along with 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon of warm water, then add lemon juice or vinegar into the mix. Stir well to dissolve everything; the ratio of ingredients depends on your taste.
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Final product
Steamed octopus has an eye-catching color combined with the characteristic aroma of lemongrass and beer. The octopus is cooked just right, not too chewy, and pairing it with a bowl of ginger fish sauce or green chili salt is fantastic.
2. Steamed octopus with coconut water
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Steamed octopus with coconut water Serves 3
Octopus 500 grams Coconut water 500 ml Small ginger 1 bulb Fresh chili 2 pieces Good fish sauce 10 grams
Make the dipping sauce
Add minced chili, garlic, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon of warm water, then add lime juice and stir well. You can adjust the quantities to suit your taste.
Final product
This dish will have the characteristic aroma of octopus. The sweet taste of coconut water will reduce the salty flavor of the octopus. Enjoy the dish at home with your favorite dipping sauce.
How to choose octopus
- For live octopus, choose those that are flexible and move quickly. Avoid buying those that move slowly and have dull eyes.
- For frozen octopus, choose those that have a brown-gray color and bright white flesh.
- Octopus that has just been frozen will have smooth skin and will not be swollen.
How to clean octopus
Step 1: Rinse the octopus
First, you need to rinse the octopus with water. If the octopus has been kept in the refrigerator before, you need to thaw it first.
Step 2: Cut the tentacles from the body
Use a knife or scissors to separate the head and tentacles of the octopus.
Place the octopus on a cutting board and cut closely to the body to remove the tentacles.
Step 3: Cut the body and head
Use a knife to cut the head of the octopus in half.
The middle part of the head and tentacles is usually very tough, you should remove this part to make the dish tastier.
Step 4: Remove the beak and internal organs of the octopus
After cutting the head of the octopus, remove all the internal organs and then gently rinse the octopus with salt. While rinsing, use your hands to gently squeeze the octopus to remove the slimy substance.
Boil guava leaves or lemongrass and ginger until boiling, then let it cool down a bit. Use this water to wash the octopus, which can help reduce their fishy smell.
After washing with guava leaf water, crush some ginger and rub it with the octopus; doing this can enhance the flavor of the octopus.
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*Refer to the images and recipe from thucthan.com.
