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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Stir-fried dishes are no longer unfamiliar in family meals, with a simple cooking method that brings a delicious flavor. Today, let’s join TasteVN into the kitchen to make this incredibly attractive mixed octopus stir-fry!
Ingredients for Mixed Octopus Stir-fry Serves 3 people
Octopus 1 kg Cucumber 2 pieces Pineapple 1/2 piece Tomato 3 fruits Broccoli 1 head Young corn a little Chili pepper 5 pieces Lemon 1/2 piece Green onion 4 stalks Coriander a little Red onion 4 bulbs Garlic 4 cloves Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh octopus
- Fresh octopus has shiny, clear eyes.
- Choose octopus with a bright white belly.
- Do not choose octopus with cloudy eyes.
- Do not choose octopus that is off-white, as this indicates it has been stored for a long time or soaked in water.
How to choose fresh, delicious cucumber without bitterness
- You should choose cucumbers that are fresh green, uniform in color, with no bruises or yellow spots.
- Delicious cucumbers are usually straight, evenly shaped, and not curved. Choose those that feel heavy in hand, are soft, and have smooth skin without bumps.
- Avoid buying cucumbers that are bulging, large in the middle or with a large head and small tail, as these are overripe, have many seeds, and are not tasty.
How to choose fresh, delicious tomatoes
- You should choose tomatoes that are naturally ripe, usually having a slightly light red color, firm skin, and feel a bit soft when touched.
- Avoid choosing tomatoes that are misshapen or too soft as they show signs of spoilage.
How to choose fresh, delicious pineapples
- Good pineapples have a bright yellow color from the crown to the end, or with a few slightly green spots indicating they are ripe and sweet.
- If the pineapple has uneven color and has dark brown spots, bronze yellow, or yellow turning red, then it is overripe and should not be bought.
- Avoid selecting pineapples that are still green, as they are unripe and will not ripen after purchase.
How to choose fresh, delicious broccoli
- You should choose broccoli that is dark in color with a firm stalk, not soft and floppy.
- The surface of the broccoli should be dense, without many gaps.
- Avoid broccoli with yellowing flowers.
How to cook Mixed Stir-fried Octopus
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Prepare the octopus
Wash the octopus with water, then use scissors to cut off the tentacles, removing the ink sac and eyes from the octopus.
Next, squeeze 1/2 lemon, add 1 tablespoon of salt to the octopus, rub it clean, and rinse with water to eliminate the fishy smell of the octopus.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce to the bowl with the octopus and stir well to dissolve the spices, marinate for 15 – 20 minutes for the octopus to absorb the flavors.
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Prepare other ingredients
Wash the cucumber, cut it in half, and slice it diagonally. Wash the broccoli and separate it into small florets.
Wash the tomatoes, remove the stem, and cut them in half. Wash 1/2 pineapple and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Wash the young corn.
Wash the green onions and cut them into sections. Peel and crush the shallots and garlic, then chop finely. Wash the chili and chop it finely.
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Stir-fry squid and vegetables
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat up, then add all the minced garlic and shallots to sauté until fragrant.
Next, add the octopus and stir well, frying on high heat for about 3 – 4 minutes until the octopus is just cooked, then transfer to a plate.
Continue to add cucumber, pineapple, young corn, and broccoli to the pan. Season with 1/3 teaspoon of salt, 1/3 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/3 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce, then stir the vegetables well and fry for 4 – 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes and octopus, stir well for another 1 – 2 minutes, then add chili and green onions, and turn off the heat.
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Final Product
White octopus meat, very delicious and chewy. The vegetables are stir-fried fragrant and just cooked, the flavors of the various vegetables combine wonderfully: crunchy cucumber, sweet and sour pineapple and tomatoes, sweet broccoli mingled with the spiciness of chili, plus the aroma of sautéed onion and garlic makes this dish extremely flavorful and nutritious.
Above is the article guiding how to make stir-fried mixed octopus deliciously attractive, easy to make at home. Wishing you success!
*Images and recipe referenced from the YouTube channel EASY DELICIOUS DISHES.
