Material selection and treatment
Choose fresh octopus. Octopus is moderate in size, dense in meat, and freshness is particularly important. Wash octopus, remove viscera and skin, and cut into small pieces of uniform size. This step is critical, which can not only remove the odor, but also shorten the subsequent drying time.
Pickling and seasoning
Put the chopped octopus pieces into a large bowl, add some salt and sugar to marinate. The proportion of salt is controlled at about 5% of the weight of octopus, and the proportion of sugar depends on personal taste. The curing time is about 2 hours, and the noodles need to be turned every 30 minutes to ensure that the octopus can fully absorb the marinade.
Air drying and air drying
After curing, spread the octopus pieces on the clothes rack and place them in a ventilated and cool place. Avoid direct sunlight, lest the dried octopus become dry and hard. The drying time depends on the local climate and weather, and usually takes about 1-3 days. During this period, we should observe the state of dried octopus, and turn or replace the drying rack in time to prevent it from getting wet or moldy.
Baking dehydration
The dried octopus still has some moisture, which needs further baking and dehydration. Put the dried octopus into an oven preheated to 60-70℃ and bake for about 30 minutes until the dried octopus becomes crisp and dry. When baking, it should be rotated every 10 minute to avoid burning.
Storage and preservation
After the dried octopus is done, it should be sealed and preserved. Put the dried octopus in a sealed bag or container and put it in a cool and dry place. Under proper storage conditions, dried octopus can be preserved for several months.
Cooking and tasting
There are various cooking methods for dried octopus, which can be cooked according to personal preference. Common practices include barbecue, frying, stir-frying and so on. When barbecuing, the surface is slightly burnt, the inside is soft and juicy, and the aroma is fragrant. When frying, it is golden and crisp, crisp outside and tender inside, with a long aftertaste. Stir-fried, stir-fried with onion, ginger, garlic and other ingredients, delicious appetizer, suitable for wine.
nutritive value
Dried octopus is rich in nutrients such as protein, amino acids and taurine, as well as trace elements such as calcium, iron and zinc. Among them, taurine helps to protect the liver and cardiovascular system and enhance immunity. Dried octopus is also a good source of collagen, which has the effect of beauty beauty.