Deep-frying, when done properly, is a great way to cook seafood. It’s fast, cooking most foods in a few minutes, it quickly seals the food’s surface, locking in flavour and moisture and it adds appealing crunch, colour and aroma.
Ingredients for Deep-Fried Salt And Pepper Octopus Recipe
1 piece baby octopus, cleaned and cut into small kg
2 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoon Lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes
1 tablespoon crushed coriander seeds
2 flakes salt crushed tablespoons
1 tablespoon crushed white peppercorns
2 cup tapioca starch
As required Vegetable oil, for deep frying
Directions: Deep-fried Salt And Pepper Octopus Recipe
step 1
STEP 1.Place octopus, fish sauce and lemon juice in a bowl and marinate for 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
step 2
STEP 2.Place chilli, coriander, salt, pepper and cornflour in a large freezer bag, add the octopus and shake well to coat. Place octopus in a colander and shake well to remove excess flour.
step 3
STEP 3.Heat oil in a wok or deep-fryer to 190ºc. Add octopus and cook for 1-2 minutes, until crisp and tender.
Nutrition value
365
calories per serving
2 g Fat6 g Protein79 g Carbs24 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
2g
Protein
6g
Carbs
79g
Fiber
24g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
79g
Protein
6g
Fiber
24g
Fats
Fat
2g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
186mg
Iron
6mg
Vitamin A
626mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
2mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
117mcg
Vitamin B12
0mcg
Vitamin C
82mg
Vitamin E
1mg
Copper
1mcg
Magnesium
133mg
Manganese
2mg
Phosphorus
204mg
Selenium
2mcg
Zinc
< 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment