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Dried Octopus is a delicacy in Rodrigues, a small island in the Southern Indian Ocean. The island is surrounded by a very shallow reef and at low tide, the locals walk across the reef hunting out octopus. After gutting them, they stretch the octopuses on a stick and hang them out to dry for five days. The result is a leathery-looking octopus, which is sold in the local markets for about £2.50 per octopus. We bought a pack of three dried octopuses from a lady who was drying them on the south coast of Rodrigues - she told us how to cook them.
Preparation Time: 30 Minutes |
| Dried Octopus | |
| Ingredients for Curry Sauce |
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1. Buy your Octopus from the Market |
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2. Remove from Packaging |
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3. Soak in cold fresh water for 20 minutes |
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4. Play with your food |
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5. Chop into 1 inch long pieces |
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6. Make a curry sauce and cook the Octopus in a pressure cooker for 20 minutes. |