How to Boil Octopus (Short Summary)
In a nutshell, boiling octopus is very easy if you follow simple steps. After cleaning your octopus, boil water with spices, submerge the tentacles first a few times, and then simmer octopus. Boiling time depends on the type of octopus you’re cooking. When tender, drain well and cool down.
Equipment
- plate
- Pan
- fork
Ingredients
- Octopus
- Salt
- Allspice
- Baby leaf
Instructions
- Wash and clean your octopus
- Boil water and add your spices
- Dunk octopus three times
- Simmer over low heat
- Drain well
Notes
Useful tips
- Dunk octopus tentacles first to make them roll up nicely
- Adjust boiling time depending on the type and size of octopus, and whether or not it’s chopped
- Use a fork to check for tenderness and take out immediately when you achieve the texture you’re looking for
- It is fine to boil for a shorter period if you’re planning to grill after