Octopus and Green Pepper Stir-Fry Recipe

The crispy octopus and tangy pepper works perfect in this easy-to-prep recipe. See how to make a mouth-watering dish within 10 minutes!

Octopus and green pepper stir-fry recipe

Pot, wok, colander, plate.

7 oz./200g octopus

3 green peppers, seeded, diced

1 carrot, sliced thin

1/2 stalk scallion, cut into sections

3 slices ginger

3 garlic cloves

1 tbsp.ground black pepper

1 tbsp.chicken essence

1 tsp.salt, or to taste

1 tbsp.Chinese rice wine, or dry sherry

2 tbsps.vegetable oil, for stir-frying

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1. Rinse octopus thoroughly under running water and then cut into 1-inch sections.

2. Bring a large pot of water on to a boil, place into the octopus sections and blanch for 1 minute, or until crisp (P2).

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3. Add 2 tbsps.oil in a wok, swirl around to coat the surface until hot, saute ginger, scallion and garlic for 1 minute, or until aromatic.

4. Put all the ingredients back into the wok in which it was cooked, stir frying over medium heat until carrot and pepper are tender, about 3 minutes (P3).

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5. Dish out on a plate and serve hot (P4).

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