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Aguachile Negro with Tinned Octopus

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic skin-on
  • 1 habanero pepper
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 1 tbsp maggi sub Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp clamato optional
  • 4 tbsp cilantro
  • 1 cucumber 1/4 inch slices
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tins octopus in olive oil
  • tostadas to serve

Instructions

  • Heat a dry skillet on medium high. Add 1 clove garlic and 1 habanero pepper, turning occasionally until charred on all sides.
  • Add charred garlic, habanero pepper, 1/3 cup lime juice, 1 tbsp maggi, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp clamato, and half of the cilantro to a blender. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice or soy sauce (limes vary in acidity and soy sauce varies in sodium).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the blended marinade, 2 tins octopus in olive oil, 1 cucumber, and 1/2 red onion.
  • Serve immediately with tostadas, topped with remaining cilantro.