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BOILED OCTOPUS
Also known as: Too Boh Sui
The Story
A simple seafood dish, often served as an appetizer or side dish, featuring blanched baby octopus.
Flavor Profile
By itself, the octopus is quite plain, but it has a satisfyingly crunchy and chewy texture. The flavor comes from the accompanying dipping sauce.
Key Ingredients
Baby octopus, water for boiling. Served with a garlic-chili sauce, often with ground peanuts.
Did You Know?
Known locally as "Too Boh Sui." The key is to blanch it perfectly to achieve the right crunchy texture without being rubbery.
Average Price
RM 15 to 30
Per serving
WHERE TO FIND IT
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
16 amazing places to try Boiled Octopus
Ong Cheng Huat Seafood
Address: 2004, Jln Bagan Lalang, Kampung Pokok Keras, 13400 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang
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Tambun Prawn Village Restaurant Sdn Bhd
Address: 672, Jalan Bukit Tambun, Bagan Bukit Tambun, 14100 Simpang Ampat, Pulau Pinang
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Penang Hai Boey Seafood
Address: MK 9, 29, Jalan Pasir Belanda, Teluk Kumbar, 11920 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
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Shui Yuan Seafood Restaurant
Address: 1, Jalan Punai, Jalan Atas, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Penang
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Restoran Law Cheang Kee
Address: 1962, Jalan Che Ahmad, Taman Sentosa, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang
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