Grilled Octopus with Sweet Lime & Cashew Dipping Sauce
Serve these succulent little octopuses with the zesty, nutty dipping sauce.
Prep Time
   •   Prep time: 2 hours
   •   Cook time: 30 minutes
   •   Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
   •   1 tbsp light olive
   •   1 tbsp fish sauce
   •   lime wedges, to serve
   •   750g cleaned baby octopus
   •   1 stem lemon grass, pale section only, finely chopped
For the sweet lime & cashew dipping sauce:
   •   2 tsps fish sauce
   •   125ml (1/2 cup) water
   •   2 tbsps fresh lime juice
   •   55g (1/4 cup) caster sugar
   •   1 fresh red birdseye chilli, finely chopped
   •   2 tbsps finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
   •   1/2 lebanese cucumber, halved, deseeded, finely chopped
   •   45g (1/4 cup) whole salted roasted cashews, finely chopped
Method
- Combine the octopus, fish sauce, oil and lemon grass in a large glass bowl. Gently toss until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 2 hours to develop the flavours.
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Meanwhile, to make the sweet lime & cashew dipping sauce, combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and stir over low heat for 2 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to mediumhigh and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Set aside for 15 minutes to cool. Stir in the lime juice, fish sauce, cucumber, cashews, coriander and chilli. Transfer to a serving bowl and set aside until required.
- Heat a barbecue or chargrill on high. Add the octopus and cook, turning occasionally, for 4 minutes or until curled, brown and tender. Transfer to a large serving platter. Serve immediately with dipping sauce and lime wedges.
This great family recipe is thanks to Taste Recipes at https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/grilled-octopus-sweet-lime-cashew-dipping-sauce/07dd7fa5-5540-4e3c-a25d-6da4a5dc092e