An octopus cooked just right is perfectly tender and flavorful enough to be served on its own or alongside salads, potatoes, ...

Small baby octopus - about 5cm long - aren't easy to find fresh. You'll probably have to buy frozen ones. Don't try substituting large octopus for this dish - it's too tough. If you can't find ...

Octopus can be tough if not tenderised before cooking. The traditional way to tenderise the meat is to hurl it against rocks; an easier method is to simmer it for an hour. After pre-cooking ...

Add the octopus and paste to the onions and cook for a minute. Add the mushrooms, cook for another minute and then add the spring onions, chillies and sesame oil. Sprinkle sesame seeds into and ...

3. Cook the rice, the abura-age and octopus in a mixture of dashi, mirin and soy sauce. 4. When the rice has cooked, add the green peas. Serve in a bowl and garnish with kinome on top. We have ...

Slice the octopus tentacles by moving the tip of a knife ... Season with salt and cover with aluminum foil and steam cook for 3 min on each side. 4. For the sauce, combine the dashi broth, rice ...