The Grand Velas Riviera Maya shares their recipe for authentic tacos de pulpo.
How to Make the Best Octopus Tacos
Cuisine: Mexican
Chef: Humberto May Tamay
Introduction
About this Recipe
From the Grand Velas Riviera Maya
At our Yucatecan restaurant, Chaka, octopus tacos are served “Ajillo” style with nopales (cactus) and crispy potato on Guajillo-flavored tortillas.
If you can’t make it to Mexico’s foodie resort on the Riviera Maya, try the recipe below for authentic tacos made with traditional corn tortillas you can find at any grocery store.
Octopus Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 lb octopus*
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1.5 cups onion, sliced
- 4.5 tbsp garlic, chopped
- 1/2 cup leeks, chopped
- 1 cup butter
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup Guajillo chilies**, de-seeded and sliced
- 1 cup lime juice
- salt
- black pepper
- corn tortillas
*Fresh octopus is preferred however canned octopus can be used if fresh is not available.
**If you can’t find Guajillo chiles, you can substitute Ancho peppers or Pasilla peppers.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Place octopus, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, leeks, salt, and black pepper in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool, drain and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
In a medium pan, sauté the remaining garlic, remaining onion and guajillo chili in the butter and vegetable oil until fragrant. Add the octopus, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3
Top tortilla with octopus mixture and enjoy!
Chaká Restaurant, Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Touting the reputation as the “foodie resort’ of the Caribbean coast, Grand Velas Riviera Maya features eight varied restaurants, including Chaká and Cocina de Autor, the first all-inclusive restaurant in the world to hold the AAA Five Diamond Award, all included in the nightly rate.
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