How can you tenderize an octopus before cooking?

Question

I have overheard that freezing an octopus can help in tenderizing it prior to cooking. Is there any truth to this, and how does it work?

Answer 1

I like to make mine in a pressure cooker with some peeled potatoes, the potatoes will get a nice purple-ish pinkish hue and then drizzle it with a nice olive oil and serve.

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CIA grad, 20 years as a chef and this is the kind of content why I love this platform.. Good on ya

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I loved octopus, but then I read a documentary called “My Octopus Teacher” and it really changed my mind about them and stopped eating them, personal preference. I do get what you’re saying though, like where do you draw the line? It’s a personal thing I believe, great content!

Answer 4

So cool how the octopus does that

Answer 5

When are we getting that pizza dough recipe?

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Fado is joined by that octopus dish as things I am thankful for Portugal being around.

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I got headless octopus fresh from the market, aiming to do the plancha method. Knew I couldn't just throw them on so I referenced a book and it said to cook for 40 minutes and then leave them in as the pot cools down. The taste was good, but when I laid them on the grill the skin that has the suction cups came off and with that the drama effect on the table. The tray bake method is something I may try next time, and of course put it in the freezer first (or simply buy already frozen).

Answer 8

Great content.

Salutations from Belfast Northern Ireland

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Teach us the pizza dough and cooking, looks amazing guys!

Answer 10

Dough recipe pleaseeeeee

Answer 11

Need a Fallow Spanish restaurant!!!!

Answer 12

i now only cook it sous vide in a steam oven at 93 degrees for a duration, so i can recover the cooking liquid and do stuff with it, then i can re freeze it and it's pretty versatile

Answer 13

Best channel going

Answer 14

I love you guys and love to emulate your food. If I ever get across the pond I'm hitting Fallow for my first dinner.. but I could never eat octopus.. had a Blue Ringed as a pet for a few years and he was so smart I just can't bring myself to eat them

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Been reading ur content for some time now, subscribed of course, I love it. Love to see you two guys do a cook off come dine with me style, be cool

Answer 16

I really enjoy seafood and im one of them who rather not eat an octopus but that flat bread looks banging.

Answer 17

great topic.

Answer 18

You boys are dynamite. I ate at Fowl the other day. Chicken on steroids. Amazing.