Spicy & Tangy Octopus Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
Appetite-Stimulating Side Dish! Easy Octopus Mustard Salad Recipe (Beginner-Friendly)
Don’t let leftover cooked octopus go to waste! Transform it into a delightful dish that will tantalize your taste buds. This spicy, sweet, and tangy octopus salad is perfect for awakening your appetite. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, anyone can make it. It’s an excellent side dish or a sophisticated accompaniment to drinks.
Main Ingredients- 2 cooked and cooled octopus legs
Seasoning Ingredients- 1 Cheongyang chili pepper, finely minced
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1.5 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp mustard (mild mustard recommended)
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 Cheongyang chili pepper, finely minced
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1.5 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp mustard (mild mustard recommended)
- Pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the cooked and completely cooled octopus legs. Using a knife or scissors, thinly slice the octopus into approximately 0.5 cm thick pieces. This allows the dressing to penetrate better and makes it easier to eat. The thinner the slices, the more tender the texture will be.
Step 2
Let’s make the delicious dressing! In a bowl, combine the minced Cheongyang chili pepper, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, minced garlic, soy sauce, and black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. It’s important to stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
Step 3
Now for the key flavor component – mustard! Add the mustard to the prepared dressing and mix thoroughly until it’s smoothly incorporated without any lumps. The pungent kick of the mustard will enhance the overall flavor profile of the dressing.
Step 4
Add the prepared octopus to the delicious mustard dressing and gently mix by hand until everything is well combined. Ensure the dressing coats the octopus evenly. Be careful not to over-mix or knead the octopus too vigorously, as this can make it tough.
Step 5
This octopus mustard salad is delicious right away, but here’s a tip for even better flavor: chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and penetrate the octopus more deeply, resulting in a richer taste and aroma. Enjoy this wonderful side dish or appetizer!
