Octopus fritters no. 2

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Preparation Time:

10 Min

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Difficulty:

Easy

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------------------------INGREDIENTS-----------------------------
2 ea Octopi (1-1/2 lb each), -2 eggs, beaten
-cleaned 1 tsp salt 1 c Flour or more as needed
2 qt Water Oil for frying
2 md Onions, peeled and minced

-------------------------DIRECTIONS------------------------------
2 qt Ice water with ice Salt and pepper to taste

Drop the octopus into a large kettle with rapidly boiling salted
water. Cook on medium-high heat for about 25 minutes. Drain and
plunge into a bowl filled with ice and ice water. With a course brush
scrape away all of the purple skin. Cut off the legs and chop fine.
Discard the heads. In a bowl mix together onions, eggs, flour and
salt and pepper. Add the chopped octopuses and blend well. Form
mixture into 2-1/2 to 3 inch patties. Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a
large heavy skillet and fry the octopus fritters until well browned
on each side. Serve immediately. Serves 8.

Submitted By EARL SHELSBY On 02-26-95