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BOILED OCTOPUS

Also known as: Too Boh Sui

Boiled Octopus
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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

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WHERE TO FIND IT

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

16 amazing places to try Boiled Octopus

Hai Jia Seafood Restaurant

Hai Jia Seafood Restaurant

Address: 7135, Lintang Permatang Damar Laut, Rumah Murah Fasa 2, 11960 Batu Maung, Pulau Pinang

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Floating Seafood Paradise Restaurant

Floating Seafood Paradise Restaurant

Address: Lot 2400, Jalan Bukit Tambun, 14110 Simpang Ampat, Penang

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Super Crab Best Seafood Restaurant

Super Crab Best Seafood Restaurant

Address: 1B, Changkat Sungai Ara 6, Desa Ara, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang

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Penang Hai Boey Seafood

Penang Hai Boey Seafood

Address: MK 9, 29, Jalan Pasir Belanda, Teluk Kumbar, 11920 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang

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Ong Cheng Huat Seafood

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

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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