{"product_id":"charred-octopus-roasted-peppers-three-cornered-leek-chimichurri","title":"CHARRED OCTOPUS, ROASTED PEPPERS \u0026 THREE-CORNERED LEEK CHIMICHURRI","description":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eMETHOD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eOPTION 1 — COOKING A WHOLE OCTOPUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eRinse the octopus under cold water and remove the beak if still attached.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eBring a large pot of water to a boil and add:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e3 tbsp soy sauce\u003cbr\u003e2 tbsp mirin\u003cbr\u003e4 tbsp sake\u003cbr\u003e4 garlic cloves, crushed\u003cbr\u003e1 onion, roughly chopped\u003cbr\u003e2 bay leaves\u003cbr\u003eA generous handful \u003ca style=\"mso-comment-reference: PR_1; mso-comment-date: 20260224T0951; mso-comment-done: yes;\"\u003eof herb stems\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"MsoCommentReference\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-special-character: comment;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e(parsley, thyme, rosemary – whatever you have)\u003cbr\u003e1 tsp black peppercorns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eHolding the octopus by the head, dip the tentacles into the boiling liquid 3–4 times, which will cause the tentacles to curl up, and hold their shape during cooking. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eLower fully into the pot. Reduce to a gentle simmer and cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eCook until a knife can just pass through the thickest part of a tentacle with slight resistance (approximately 90–120 minutes for a 2–3kg octopus).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eTurn off the heat and allow the octopus to cool in the liquid. It will gently finish cooking, and remain tender.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eRemove and cut into large portions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eOPTION 2 — USING PRE-COOKED OCTOPUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eUse approximately 1.2–1.5kg pre-cooked octopus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ePat dry and cut into large pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eCHARRED OCTOPUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eHeat a heavy pan until very hot and add a thin layer of olive oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ePlace the octopus in the pan and cook undisturbed until deeply caramelised and lightly crisp on the edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eTurn and colour the other side. Season lightly with salt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eROASTED PEPPERS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eChar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'DengXian Light'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003efour red peppers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e directly over an open flame until fully blackened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eTransfer to a bowl and cover tightly. Leave to steam for 15 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ePeel off the skins, remove seeds and tear into thick strips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eSeason with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e4 tbsp olive oil\u003cbr\u003e2 small garlic cloves, finely grated\u003cbr\u003e2 tbsp sherry vinegar\u003cbr\u003eSalt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eSet aside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eTHREE CORNERED LEEK CHIMICHURRI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eFinely chop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e2 small bunches three cornered leeks (or flat leaf parsley)\u003cbr\u003e2 tbsp fresh oregano\u003cbr\u003e2 small shallots\u003cbr\u003e1–2 red chillies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eMix with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e4 tbsp red wine vinegar\u003cbr\u003e2 tbsp lime juice\u003cbr\u003e1 tsp ground cumin\u003cbr\u003e120ml good olive oil\u003cbr\u003eSalt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eAllow to sit for at least 15 minutes before using. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eTO SERVE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eArrange the roasted peppers generously across the base of a platter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ePlace the charred octopus on top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eSpoon the chimichurri generously over and around.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; 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