Introduction
Sous vide octopus is a dish that is becoming increasingly popular in restaurants. It is a very simple dish to make at home, and the result is a perfectly cooked octopus with a beautiful saffron foam. This dish can be served as a starter or a main course, and it works well with a variety of other foods.
Ingredients
-1 octopus, about 1kg
-1 head of garlic
-2 bay leaves
-1 sprig of rosemary
-1 tbsp olive oil
-1 cup white wine
-1 cup water
-1 pinch of saffron
-1 tbsp lemon juice
Method
1. Preheat your oven to 200C.
2. Cut the head of garlic in half crosswise, and add it to a baking dish with the bay leaves, rosemary, and olive oil.
3. Place the octopus in the dish, and add the white wine and water.
4. Cover the dish with foil, and bake for 1 hour.
5. Remove the octopus from the dish, and allow it to cool slightly.
6. Cut the octopus into 8 pieces, and place them in a vacuum seal bag.
7. Add the saffron and lemon juice to the bag, and seal it.
8. Cook the octopus in a sous vide bath at 82C for 1 hour.
9. Remove the octopus from the bag, and place it on a plate.
10. Serve with the saffron foam.
Potential changes & improvements
-If you want a more intense garlic flavor, you can add more garlic to the dish.
-You could also add other herbs to the dish, such as thyme or oregano.
-If you want a more intense saffron flavor, you can add more saffron to the foam.
What other food it works well with
Sous vide octopus works well with a variety of other foods. Here are some ideas:
-Serve it with a salad of greens and roasted vegetables.
-Serve it with roasted potatoes.
-Serve it with grilled bread.
Common Mistakes
-One common mistake is overcooking the octopus. This will result in a tough and rubbery octopus. Make sure to cook it for the correct amount of time, and do not overcook it.
-Another common mistake is not allowing the octopus to cool slightly before cutting it into pieces. This can result in the octopus being difficult to cut, and the pieces can be uneven.
Nutritional Information
-Calories: 538
-Fat: 28.4g
-Saturated Fat: 4.1g
-Cholesterol: 164mg
-Sodium: 1211mg
-Carbohydrates: 7.4g
-Fiber: 1.1g
-Sugar: 1.5g
-Protein: 56.4g
Allergens
-Octopus
-Garlic
-Olive oil
-White wine
-Water
-Saffron
-Lemon juice