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When the water is boiling rapidly, plunge the octopus in for 15 seconds, then remove. Allow the water to reboil and repeat this four times, allowing the water to boil between each immersion.

Once water is at a boil, dip your octopus in the water three times, the third time letting go of the octopus submerging it in the liquid. 5. Immediately lower heat to a simmer. 6.

Bring a large pot of water to the boil, add the octopus/squid and blanch for 30 seconds, then drain. Wash out the pot, then fill it with water and bring to the boil.