Octopus and Rice Bean Salad Appetizer Recipe

Name: Octopus and Rice Bean Salad Appetizer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 pieces Japanese Tako (octopus), very thinly sliced; 6 tablespoons rice or white navy beans, cooked and seasoned with olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper; 16 to 20 haricots verts, trimmed, cut in half, blanched, and seasoned with olive oil, togarashi, salt and pepper; 5 cherry or pear tomatoes, cut in half; 1/2 leek, cut into thin rings and briefly marinated in olive oil and sherry vinegar; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 4 tablespoons saffron emulsion, recipe follows; 2 small bundles assorted micro greens, dressed with olive oil and lemon; 1/2 cup water; 1 pinch saffron; 1 tablespoons butter; 1 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning; 2 eggs; Pinch of sugar

Servings: persons

16 pieces Japanese Tako (octopus), very thinly sliced
6 tablespoons rice or white navy beans, cooked and seasoned with olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper
16 to 20 haricots verts, trimmed, cut in half, blanched, and seasoned with olive oil, togarashi, salt and pepper
5 cherry or pear tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 leek, cut into thin rings and briefly marinated in olive oil and sherry vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons saffron emulsion, recipe follows
2 small bundles assorted micro greens, dressed with olive oil and lemon
1/2 cup water
1 pinch saffron
1 tablespoons butter
1 cups water
1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
2 eggs
Pinch of sugar

1
For each plate, arrange 8 slices of the octopus in a slightly overlapping fan near the center of the plate, creating a half moon.
2
Spoon on some of the white beans on the inside curve of the octopus.
3
Place the haricots verts next to the rice beans.
4
Scatter the tomato halves around the dish.
5
Place a few slices of marinated leeks on top of the octopus.
6
Season with a touch of black pepper.
7
Drizzle the saffron emulsion around the octopus.
8
Garnish with micro greens on top and serve.
9
Bring water to a simmer and add the saffron.
10
Let simmer until the water amount is reduced by 1/2.
11
Let cool and add the butter to the saffron mixture.
12
Blend with an immersion blender until the mixture is emulsified.
13
Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer.
14
Bring the 1-cup of water to a simmer, add the vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
15
When at a simmer again, poach the eggs for 1 minute.
16
Remove immediately and place directly into a blender.
17
Blend the eggs until they are liquefied.
18
In a clean saucepan, over very low heat, add the saffron-butter mixture and the liquefied eggs.
19
Add the sugar.
20
Heat slowly while emulsifying with an immersion blender.
21
Sauce should be slightly thick but still pourable.
22
Adjust seasoning with salt.

4230

kcal

Calories

473

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 pieces Japanese Tako (octopus), very thinly sliced, 6 tablespoons rice or white navy beans, cooked and seasoned with olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper, 16 to 20 haricots verts, trimmed, cut in half, blanched, and seasoned with olive oil, togarashi, salt and pepper, 5 cherry or pear tomatoes, cut in half, and more.

Yes, Octopus and Rice Bean Salad Appetizer falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Octopus and Rice Bean Salad Appetizer

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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