makes
20–25
prep
15 minutes
cook
15 minutes
difficulty
Easy
makes
20–25
serves
preparation
15
minutes
cooking
15
minutes
difficulty
Easy
level
Ingredients
- 1 kg fresh octopus
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 large onion, finely grated
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3 tbsp cornflour
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 slices bread, soaked in water
- salt and pepper
- fresh mint and parsley, chopped
- dried thyme and winter savory
- vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
Coarsely chop octopus ensuring texture will have "noticeable" pieces (if using a food processor be careful not to over process). Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Scoop heaped spoonfuls of mixture and shape into patties and place on a tray. When all patties are formed lightly coat in flour and fry in hot oil.
Patties are ready when they turn a golden crisp colour. Drain on kitchen paper towel.
To serve, arrange on a platter with wedges of lemon. Yoghurt with cucumber is optional.
Cook's Notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
