SPICY LEMONGRASS OCTOPUS

This octopus is easy to prepare dish has a touch of sweetness as well as the fragrance of  lemongrass,
rice wine and fish sauce.Stir fry over high heat for the best flavor and texture.The original recipes used fresh medium sizes prwans.

SPICY LEMONGRASS OCTOPUS

Ingredients;
4 medium size octopus,cleaned and cut into a 2 inch slices
2 tbsp oil
2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp salt
sprig of coriander leaves,to garnish

Marinade;
2 tsp fish sauce
2 tsp rice wine,sherry or sake
2 tsp sugar
1 finger length red chilli,deseeded and minced or ground to a paste in a mortar
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 salt lemongrass,thick bottom part only,outer layers discard,inner part thinly slicec
1 tsp minced garlic

Method;
1.combine the marinade ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.Place the cut octopus in the marinade and mix until well coated.Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2.heat the oil in a wok over high heat and stir fry the garlic till fragrant and golden brown,about 30 seconds.Add in the marinade octopus and stir fry until the octopus are just cooked for 3 to 3 minutes.Finally season with salt and remove from heat.
3.transfer to a serving platter,garnish with coriander leaves (cilantro) and serve hot with steamed.