Steamed Octopus with Vegetables
Tender steamed octopus with crisp carrot strips and scallions, finished with a savory soy broth and a hint of dried chili. A quick, light dish that's ready in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 30g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut the 1 lb octopus tentacles into bite-size pieces. Peel the 1 medium carrot and slice into thin strips. Slice the 3 scallions into 2-inch lengths, separating white and green parts.
Step 2
Place the octopus, carrot strips, and white scallion parts in a heatproof dish that fits in your steamer. Pour 0.5 cup water around the edges.
Step 3
Steam over high heat until the octopus is tender and opaque, about 10-12 minutes. The carrot should be just crisp-tender.
Step 4
In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp soy sauce with 2 tbsp of the steaming liquid. Pour this over the octopus and vegetables.
Step 5
Top with the green scallion parts and 2 dried red chilies. Serve hot, letting the chilies infuse as you eat.
Tools you’ll need
- steamer
- heatproof dish
- knife
- cutting board
- small bowl
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