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octopus bahn mi

CRISPY OCTOPUS BAHN MI W/ MISO REMOULADE

Author: Larry White
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Course sandwiches
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Sandwiches

Ingredients 

For the octopus

  • 8 octopus tentacles
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro stems, rinsed
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons high heat cooking oil, for crisping the octopus

For the Miso Remoulade

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon creole or whole grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoons miso, I prefer white miso for this recipe
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon chopped capers
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste

Remaining Ingredients for the Bahn Mi

  • 4 crusty sandwich size baguettes
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced cabbage
  • 1 /2 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions, rinsed under cold water

Instructions

  • Place the octopus tentacles in a deep pot. Cover with with water and the rest of the ingredients for the octopus except the cooking oil. Cover partially with a lid and slowly simmer for 1 hour. Drain and dry the octopus with paper towels.
  • While the octopus is simmering make the miso remoulade sauce. Add all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Place in the refrigerator to chill and to let the flavors setup.
  • In this step we are crisping/charring the octopus. Use either a heavy bottomed pan, grill or your ovens broiler over a medium-high to high heat. If using a pan pour the cooking oil into the pan for cooking. If using the grill or broiler, brush enough oil over the octopus to coat. Cook on all sides until the meat is nicely browned. Let cool and then cut into 1/2 inch rounds. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the cooked octopus into a large bowl and add the desired amount of remoulade to coat the meat. Assemble your sandwiches by placing the octopus and fixing into the baguettes.

NOTES

COOKS NOTES:

I like for the bread to be nice and crusty for these sandwiches. So I place them in a 350F degree oven for around 5 minutes to crispy up a bit.
If you like a nice hearty sandwich, double the recipe for the remoulade sauce and mix all of the ingredients together (octopus, remoulade and desired fixings) to make a sort of salad. Stuff this into your baguettes or eat on top of a bowl of rice. You won't regret it!
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