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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
Floating Seafood Paradise Restaurant
Address: Lot 2400, Jalan Bukit Tambun, 14110 Simpang Ampat, Penang
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Super Crab Best Seafood Restaurant
Address: 1B, Changkat Sungai Ara 6, Desa Ara, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
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Restoran Teow Chew Meng
Address: No. 1-1-9 8, SummerSkye Residences, Jalan Sungai Tiram, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang
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