Chili Octopus Stir-Fry
Stir-fried octopus (or squid) in a chili marinade.
Serves: 4 person(s) Change
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins
Extra Time: 1 hr
(for pre-cooking rice, if necessary, and for marinating octopus)
Yield: 4 x 6 oz octopus servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, juice and grated zest only
- 1 orange, juice and grated zest only
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 25 oz prepared baby octopus (or squid)
- 3 cup cooked jasmine rice
Directions:
Combine wine, oil, lemon and orange juice and rind, ginger, chili sauce, and octopus in a large bowl and toss well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until marinated.
Heat wok over a high heat. Stir fry octopus in its marinade for 4 to 5 minutes, but do not overcook octopus or it will toughen.
Stir in rice, allow to heat through and serve.
Tips:
You will need to marinate this recipe for at least one hour.