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Ingredientes
- 1lb (1/2 kilo) baby octopus (or adult octopus, for the squeamish among you)
- 2pints (1/2 liter) vegetable oil
- 3-4 large eggs + 2 more for batter
- salt and black pepper
- plain flour
- Recipe
- Boil octopi in salted water for 10-12 minutes or until fully cooked. (Longer for adult octopi)
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