Is it okay to leave cooked octopus in water till next morning?
I've cooked octopus in a boiling water (well, more like in own juice to be more precise) like I usually do and than I've realized that I'm too tired and going to eat it tomorrow morning. My question is: what would be the better option - to take it out of water or to keep it there?
I don't now what happens with cooked octopus left in a water for about 8-10 hours.
Just to clarify - it's question about keeping it in water and not about room temp. In my experience nothing happens with a hot pot slowly boiling down till morning - however I am actually going to put it to refrigerator after all.
Best Answer
I've realized that the price of mistake is not the high anyways so I've just divided cooked octopus to two parts: one left in water, another one not. This morning I finally have an answer!
It's better to take cooked octopus out of water but it won't be a tragedy if you didn't.
While both meals were tasty, octopus left in water was slightly slimy - it was a very subtle difference however noticeable.
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How long does cooked octopus last?
Octopus. Fresh octopus will stay fresh in the refrigerator for a little less than 72 hours. You can either cook it within a day or keep it in the freezer for up to two months. However, cooked octopus can last for up to 3 days in the fridge.Can you Refrigerate cooked octopus?
Let octopus cool in the cooking water. Drain, wrap in plastic or store in an airtight container, and refrigerate until chilled. (Chilling helps set the skin so it doesn't fall off later, so it's good to do even if you're planning to serve the octopus warm.) The octopus can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.How do you reheat cooked octopus?
In the microwave: take the octopus out of the vacuum bag, slice it and put it on a plate, then heat it for 2 or 3 minutes on high power. All you have to do is season and serve! In a bain-marie: boil the vacuum pouch for 5 minutes. After cooking, after taking it out of the vacuum pouch, slice it, season and serve!Can you freeze octopus after boiling?
Yes, freezing cooked octopus is safe. However, freezing doesn't cool food down instantly so some bacteria may still be present when you put your dish in the freezer.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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