Clear Baby Octopus Soup

500gr baby octopus

4 cups water

2 chicken stock cubes

1 stick celery, chopped

3 tsp. tom yum

1 tsp. grated lime rind

2 tbsp. oyster sauce

1 tbsp. chopped fresh mint

2 tsp. chopped fresh coriander

1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil

1 medium red pepper, chopped

4 shallots, chopped

• Discard head and beak from each octopus.

• Cut octopus through tentacles into 4 pieces.

• Combine water, stock cubes, celery, tom yum, rind and sauce in large saucepan.

• Bring to the boil.

• Add octopus, herbs and pepper, reduce heat, simmer uncovered for about 3 minutes or until tender.

• Sprinkle with shallots.