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Grilled dried octopus (feʻe tunu)

Octopus dried in the sun and then grilled over embers, eaten crisp and seasoned with lime and chilli. It is a traditional island snack, usually eaten in thin strips, often with coconut beer or juice.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Quickly rinse the dried octopus under water to remove the surface dust.
  2. Soak them for 5 minutes in cold water to soften them slightly, then drain.
  3. Heat a pan over high heat or a grill and place the octopus on it.
  4. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until they puff up and turn golden.
  5. Cut them into thin strips with kitchen scissors.
  6. Squeeze the limes and mix the juice with the chopped chilli and a drizzle of coconut oil.
  7. Serve the grilled octopus with the lime and chilli sauce for dipping.

Variations and tips

Oven version. Lay the octopus on a tray and grill them in the oven at 220 °C (430 °F) for 5 minutes.

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