Poached Baby Octopus

Name: Poached Baby Octopus
Ingredients: 1 lemon; 1 lime; 1 orange; 2 carrots, chopped; 3 ribs celery, chopped; 1 stalk lemongrass, cut in half and chopped; 6 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 sprig rosemary; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 bunch fresh parsley; 7 pieces star anise; 20 peppercorns; 2 cups Merlot; 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 4 baby octopus, cleaned

18 ingredients

1 steps

Ingredients

1 lemon
1 lime
1 orange
2 carrots, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 stalk lemongrass, cut in half and chopped
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig rosemary
2 bay leaves
1/2 bunch fresh parsley
7 pieces star anise
20 peppercorns
2 cups Merlot
3 tablespoons kosher salt
4 baby octopus, cleaned

Directions

1

Fill a large stockpot with 1 gallon water. Cut lemon, lime, and orange in half, and squeeze juices into pot; add rinds. Stir in carrot and next 13 ingredients. Bring to a boil; add octopus. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 90 minutes.