Description
A comprehensive guide on how to cook octopus perfectly, ensuring tenderness and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 whole octopus (sin tinta)
- 1 liter water
- A splash of white vinegar
- 1/4 onion, quartered
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
- 4 black peppercorns
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a splash of white vinegar, onion, salt, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
- Secure the entire octopus by the head using tongs and quickly dip it into the boiling water, removing it immediately. Repeat this dipping process four times.
- Allow the octopus to cook in the pot for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Test tenderness by piercing with a fork; it should be tender and cooked through.
- Prepare an ice bath to cool the octopus, halting the cooking process.
- Slice and prepare to your liking.
Notes
Using an ice bath stops the cooking process immediately, maintaining texture and flavor.