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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
Explore the best spots across Penang serving authentic Boiled Octopus
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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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Restoran Xin Cheang Kee 高渊璋记饭店
Address: 1078, Jalan Besar, Taman Penting, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Ah Chui Seafood ayer itam
Address: 1238 T, Jln Paya Terubung, Bandar Baru Air Itam, 11060 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang
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East Coast Grill Seafood Ikan (Georgetown)
Address: 58, Jln Sultan Ahmad Shah, Georgetown, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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