BBQ octopus

The lightly charred octopus is infused with the tangy barbecue sauce to create a winning meal.

delicious.

Photography by Ben Dearnley

• Ingredients

• 300ml red wine
• 2 tbs balsamic vinegar
• 1kg baby octopus, cleaned
• 2 tbs soy sauce
• 1/4 cup (60ml) sweet chilli sauce
• 1/4 cup (60ml) tomato sauce (ketchup)
• 1 cup chopped parsley or coriandert

• Method

1. Step 1
   Place wine and balsamic in a saucepan with octopus. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Drain octopus, place in a bowl with soy, tomato sauce and sweet chilli sauce. Stir to combine. Heat barbecue to high and grill octopus for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked or lightly charred. Garnish with parsley.
   taste.com.au
   delicious. - October 2003 , Page 104
   Recipe by Valli Little