Octopus Patties

Let's Cook

1. Step 1.

   Heat 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large cast-iron pan over medium heat. Add ½ cup chopped yellow onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer the cooked onion to a small bowl and set aside. Wipe out the pan with a paper towel.

2. Step 2.

   In a medium mixing bowl, beat 4 large eggs. Add ½ cup whole milk and stir to combine.

3. Step 3.

   In a large mixing bowl, stir together ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Add 4 cups ground boiled octopus legs and the sautéed onions, and stir to combine.

4. Step 4.

   Pour the egg-milk mixture into the flour-octopus mixture and stir until just combined; the batter should be moist and slightly sticky.

5. Step 5.

   Heat the same cast-iron pan over medium-high heat and add vegetable or peanut oil to a depth of ½ inch. Once the oil is hot (a drop of batter sizzles immediately), form ½ cup scoops of the octopus mixture into burger-shaped patties about ½ inch thick.

6. Step 6.

   Using a slotted spatula with a long handle, carefully lower the patties into the hot oil, working in batches if needed to avoid crowding. Fry until the bottoms are golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip the patties and fry until the other side is golden brown, about 3 minutes more.

7. Step 7.

   Transfer the cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate to drain briefly. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce and a side of fresh greens, such as Crunchy Green Cabbage Salad.