Octopus Salad (Tako Su)
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Octopus Salad (Tako Su)
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Tako Su or Octopus Salad is a refreshing and tangy appetizer served in izakaya (Japanese tapas or gastropub) restaurants. If you enjoy octopus sashimi, here‘s another fun way to prepare octopus.
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Ingredients
- ¼ lb octopus sashimi (boiled octopus)
- ⅓ English cucumber (or 1 Japanese cucumber)
- ½ Tbsp dried wakame seaweed
- ½ Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
For the Vinaigrette
- 3 Tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned)
- 1½ Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ⅛ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Slice ¼ lb octopus sashimi (boiled octopus) very thinly.
- With ⅓ English cucumber, peel the skin lengthwise in a striped pattern, peeling ½ inch (1.3 cm) wide strips alternately with unpeeled sections. With this method, the cucumber slices have some decorative dark green accents and a little bit of extra crunchiness. Cut the cucumber into small pieces (I use the Japanese cutting technique called rangiri).
- In a small bowl, soak ½ Tbsp dried wakame seaweed in warm water. Let it soak for 15 minutes. Drain and squeeze the liquid out. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for the vinaigrette: 3 Tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned), 1½ Tbsp sugar, 1 tsp soy sauce, and ⅛ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt.
- Add the cucumber, octopus, seaweed, and ½ Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds and toss them all together. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
To Store
- You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 2–3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
40kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
107mg
(4%)
Potassium
138mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
69IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 40 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 40kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 107mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 69IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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