Octopus in Coconut

Name: Octopus in Coconut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tuvaluan
Ingredients: 600g octopus, cleaned; 2 cups coconut cream; 1 onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic; 1 lime, juiced; 1 tbsp oil; Salt and pepper; 1 hot pepper

Octopus Coconut (OK-toh-pus KOH-koh-nut)

Octopus Simmered in Coconut Cream

⏱ Prep Time 15 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 288 kcal

Tender octopus simmered in coconut cream with onion and lime. A prized reef delicacy.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 30.0g

Carbs 6.0g

Fat 16.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ shellfish

Equipment Needed

pot

Presentation Guide

Vessel: bowl

Garnishes: lime

Accompaniments: coconut rice

Ingredients

600g octopus, cleaned
2 cups coconut cream
1 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic
1 lime, juiced
1 tbsp oil
Salt and pepper
1 hot pepper

Instructions

1
Boil octopus 30 minutes until tender.
2
Drain and slice.
3
Saute onion and garlic.
4
Add coconut cream.
5
Add octopus and hot pepper.
6
Simmer 10 minutes, season.

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Did You Know?

Tuvaluan reef walkers catch octopus by hand, feeling into coral crevices at low tide.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

Garnishing

lime

Accompaniments

coconut rice

The Story Behind Octopus in Coconut

Octopus harvesting is a traditional Tuvaluan skill passed between generations. Reef walking at low tide reveals octopus hiding in coral.

Cooking in coconut cream transforms the chewy octopus into tender, rich morsels.

This dish represents intimate knowledge of the reef ecosystem.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dinner 📜 Origins: Ancient

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