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Octopus (ahtapot) is an eight-armed, shell-less marine mollusk. As its flesh is firm, it is tenderized by pounding or long cooking. It is eaten as an olive-oil meze and grilled.
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“Boil the octopus for a long time until tender, then sear it on the grill.”
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