Octopus is a relatively soft seafood compared to other seafood. Octopus meat is delicious, marinated with spicy and aromatic satay sauce, especially suitable for cold days.
Prepare ingredients
To make grilled octopus with satay sauce, you will need:
500 grams of octopus (about 1-2 medium-sized)
1 clove of garlic
1 piece of ginger
3 shallots
3 lemongrass stalks
4 chili peppers
3 teaspoons of satay sauce
Marinade: 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 3 teaspoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of chicken powder, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt
Prepare the octopus
Clean the octopus and use ginger wine water to rub it to remove any fishy smell. When buying octopus, choose white and firm ones without any strange smell.
Finely chop shallots, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, and chili peppers, then grind them into a paste using a blender or mortar and pestle.
Marinate the octopus
Mix the satay sauce, marinade ingredients (sesame oil, sugar, chili powder, chicken powder, salt), together with the chopped shallots, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, and chili pepper paste. Stir well and then marinate the octopus with this mixture.
Use a paper towel to remove excess water from the octopus, then pour the marinated mixture onto the octopus. Wear gloves and mix the marinade evenly by hand. You can skewer the octopus with a fork or make small incisions to allow the flavors to penetrate deeper into the meat. Wrap it in plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to 1 hour before grilling.
Grill the octopus
Method 1: Grill on an electric stove: Place the marinated octopus on a grill pan, and keep flipping it to prevent it from burning.
Method 2: Grill in an air fryer: Place the marinated octopus in the air fryer, set the temperature to 150 degrees Celsius (302 degrees Fahrenheit), and cook for about 10 minutes before checking.
Note: When grilling the octopus, it is advisable not to cut it into small pieces to avoid it drying out. The grilled octopus is fragrant, spicy, and tender.
Grilled octopus is best enjoyed with a side of fresh and sour vegetables. Take the opportunity to make this dish for your family at the end of the week.
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