The octopus stir-fry is a delightful dish from Peruvian cuisine, made with a selection of fish and seafood where octopus stands out as the undisputed protagonist. This traditional delicacy can be enjoyed throughout the year.
This emblematic dish of traditional Peruvian cuisine dates back to the fusion of local ingredients with Eastern techniques.
Its history is enriched by the influence of Chinese immigration in the country. We invite you to prepare this exquisite recipe together!
Octopus Stir-Fry
Ingredients
2 kilograms of Octopus
6 Tomatoes sliced into thick rounds, for cooking the octopus
2 tablespoons of Butter
2 Medium onions, sliced julienne
2 tablespoons of Garlic, finely chopped
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
8 Potatoes
2 tablespoons of Cilantro, chopped
8 Chinese onion stalks, chopped into medium pieces, at an angle
2 Tomatoes, peeled, seedless, and cut into thin wedges
English sauce
1 tablespoon of Soy sauce
¼ cup of White wine
¼ cup of Oil, for frying the potatoes
½ Rocoto, seeds and veins removed, cut into julienne
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this Peruvian-style octopus recipe, first wash the octopus and scrub it with coarse salt.
Step 2 : Then, arrange the tomato slices at the bottom of a pot and place the octopus on top.
Step 3 : Cook the octopus covered for about 25 minutes, but it’s essential to check its tenderness to prevent it from being undercooked or overcooked, which would make it tough.
Step 4 : Once the octopus is cooked, remove it from the pot and wipe it with a thick towel to remove some of the dark skin, then rinse with water.
Step 5 : Cut off the head of the octopus and set aside for another preparation, while the rest of the octopus is sliced at an angle.
Step 6 : In a hot skillet with oil, add the onions and sauté until transparent.
Step 7 : Then add the garlic, salt, pepper, the cooked and sliced octopus, continuing the sauté with butter.
Step 8 : Add cilantro, Chinese onion, rocoto, and tomato, sautéing everything together for a few minutes.
Step 9 : Finally, add the English sauce, soy sauce, and wine, stirring the mixture well.
Step 10 : Once ready, the Peruvian-style octopus is served on a dish with French fries on top.
Step 11 : It can be accompanied by white rice for an extra touch.
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