Image: ©2foodtrippers What's the best way to cook octopus? Some people boil it with corks. Others hang the cephalopod on ropes by the seaside before beating it with a stick. We've even heard about a ...

This method requires some advance planning, but the results are tender, a little salty, with a combination of Mediterranean flavors from the garlic, herbs and lemon. Instructions: Remove octopus from ...

Coins of sliced tender octopus and fingerling potatoes are simply dressed with olive oil, parsley and lemon. Food editor Leslie Brenner tasted this salad at Bartolotta, an Italian restaurant at the ...

Place the octopus, already cleaned, in a pot (1), cover with a lid (2), and cook dry, over low heat, for 40 minutes. Meanwhile, place the cherry tomatoes in a baking dish, add some basil leaves and a ...

At NYC’s Nakaji, third-generation sushi chef Kunihide Nakajima solidifies his family’s legacy through his food. Taught by his father, Nakajima makes dishes using ingredients like melons, whelk, eel, ...

Chef Tip: Most seafood counters will sell the octopus pre-cooked, which is a much easier option. The chef cooks it a few days ahead of time and uses it in a variety of recipes throughout the week.

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This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Some weeks ago, when I told the boyfriend (ex-chef, seafood importer) ...

Wash and clean the octopus well, removing all the dirt and ink from it. Place the octopus in a pressure cooker and pour in the water. Cook for about 25 minutes or until the octopus is soft. Remove ...