Delicious Sweet and Sour Pineapple Stir-Fried Octopus Recipe for a Meal

How to prepare Stir-fried octopus with pineapple

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  Prepare the octopus

  If you choose frozen octopus, it needs to be thawed by placing it in the refrigerator for 24 hours before preparing.

  Then, you will separate the body from the tentacles by placing the octopus on a cutting board and using a knife or scissors to cut just below the eyes of the octopus.

  You continue to split the head in half. If there are still teeth and the ink sac, you should remove them by gently squeezing until the teeth and ink sac appear, then just cut them off.

  Finally, cut the octopus into bite-sized pieces.

  Tip: To eliminate the fishy smell of the octopus for a more complete dish, it should be rinsed with water mixed with vinegar, alcohol, or crushed ginger.

  See details: How to properly prepare octopus without fishy smell

  

  

  

  
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  Prepare other ingredients

  First, peel the pineapple and remove the eyes, then cut the pineapple in half lengthwise, discard the core, wash it thoroughly, and cut it into bite-sized pieces.

  Wash the cucumber thoroughly to remove any dirt on the skin, then cut off both ends, and slice it into quarters lengthwise. After that, cut it diagonally into bite-sized pieces.

  For the scallions and celery, cut off the roots and trim the ends of the scallions, then wash them and let them drain. Finally, cut both into bite-sized sections.

  Tip:

  • You can buy pre-peeled and cored pineapples at supermarkets or markets. Nowadays, most people usually buy the pre-peeled type.
  • If you want to test your skills, you can also refer to this method of peeling from TasteVN here: 5 simple ways to peel pineapple that are easy to do and don’t take much time.
  • To prevent the cucumber from releasing water that affects the dish’s flavor, remember to remove the seeds!

  

  

  

  
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  Stir-fry octopus

  After preparing, you place a pan on the stove, then add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to heat the pan. When you see the oil bubbling slightly, add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic to sauté until fragrant.

  Next, add all the octopus into the pan and stir-fry evenly over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon of MSG, 1.5 teaspoons of white sugar, and 2 teaspoons of fish sauce.

  Once the octopus is cooked and evenly absorbed with the seasoning, taste it and adjust the seasoning to your liking, then turn off the heat and transfer the octopus to a bowl, without taking the liquid from the pan!

  Tip: To make the dish more appealing, you should not stir-fry the octopus for too long as it cooks very quickly. If you stir-fry too long, the octopus will be overcooked and become chewy, losing its crispness and sweetness. You should stir-fry the octopus just until cooked and evenly seasoned!

  

  

  

  
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  Stir-fry other ingredients

  After removing the octopus to a bowl, with the old pan that still has some octopus water, continue to turn up the heat until the water is gently boiling, then add the pineapple and stir-fry for about 5 minutes to let the pineapple release its natural sweet and sour flavor.

  Next, add the cucumber and continue to stir evenly for another 5 minutes.

  When the pineapple and cucumber are cooked to your liking, you can season to taste according to each person’s preference. Once it’s just right, add in the chopped green onions and stir well before adding the remaining white part of the onion.

  Finally, add all the octopus back in and stir-fry evenly for about 2 minutes before turning off the heat.

  

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  Stir-fried octopus with pineapple is a dish that is very easy to make but brings together all the deliciousness and rich flavors it offers. The octopus is crispy and sweet, blended with the light sour and sweet taste of pineapple, yet it does not detract from the crunchiness of the cucumber. It is truly hard to resist.

  This dish is best served with a bowl of hot white rice, and with a bowl of soy sauce mixed with chili, there is nothing better. Now let’s enjoy our final product right away!