You can blanch it with the lid closed for around two minutes if it is a small octopus, five minutes if ... not flatten it. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter.

But their adorably small size and Instagrammable appearance is deceptive ... Mike Workman/ Shutterstock There may be around 10 different species of blue-ringed octopus, though only four have been ...

The small blue ring octopus is extremely venomous, with toxin 1,200 times more powerful than cyanide. Its bite can swiftly paralyze, potentially leading to death within 20 minutes. There is no ...

Fresh whole octopuses are available from the Auckland Fish Market but pre-frozen, pre-prepared octopus - the whole tentacles or the sliced meat - can be found at good Asian food stores.