Ingredients

1kg cleaned baby octopus

250ml red wine (a rough Shiraz or blend is fine or try some port for a sweeter finish)

250ml olive oil

2 teaspoons of Red Desert Dust*

(*Can be purchased at: http://www.dining-downunder.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=13)

Preparation

  1. Combine the octopus and the wet ingredients in a pot.

  2. Cover and simmer for 2 hours or until tender.

  3. Strain the octopus and place onto a hot BBQ hotplate.

  4. Char-grill until crispy.

  5. Season with half the Red Desert Dust and cook briefly to blacken the spice.

  6. Remove from the hotplate and re-season with the remaining spice.