Monday 23 January 2012

Fine Sliced Octopus with Lime Honey Dressing

1 Kg Octopus
2 bay leaves
1 Head Garlic
few pepper corns
Bunch fresh mint
Bunch fresh Marjoram
1/2 lemon

For the Dressing
Juice of 1 Lime
3 Tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine
2 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon mustard
salt & pepper
1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs(chives, mint, parseley)

Wash octopus thoroughly, add to a large pan with bay leaves, head garlic sliced in two, (do not peel) , pepper corns, herbs and half a lemon, fill with water just covering and bring to boil. Cook octopus on low heat for 35-45 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and cool in liquid. Lift octopus and put in a plastic bag. Roll bag to a sausage shape and chill overnight.
Make the dressing by whisking all the ingredients in  a small bowl. Remove octopus from plastic bag, and it should hold its shape. Thinly cut into slices, arrange on a serving plate and drizzle the dressing on top.  Serve with crusty bread.

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