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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
Restoran Law Cheang Kee
Address: 1962, Jalan Che Ahmad, Taman Sentosa, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang
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Hai Jia Seafood Restaurant
Address: 7135, Lintang Permatang Damar Laut, Rumah Murah Fasa 2, 11960 Batu Maung, Pulau Pinang
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Great City Seafood Restaurant 大都市海鲜饭店
Address: No. 2463, Jln Kulim, Taman Sri Maju, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang
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Ong Cheng Huat Seafood
Address: 2004, Jln Bagan Lalang, Kampung Pokok Keras, 13400 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang
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Penang Hai Boey Seafood
Address: MK 9, 29, Jalan Pasir Belanda, Teluk Kumbar, 11920 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
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