Octopus is most commonly eaten in South Korea, Spain, Portugal and Japan where they can't get enough of that umami flavour. Umami is one of the 5 basic tastes and is a savoury flavour.

For the mojo verde, put the coriander, parsley, spring onion, garlic, 170ml/5½fl oz olive oil, white wine vinegar, cayenne, cumin, salt and pepper in a food processor and pulse to a coarse paste ...

How long do octopus live? In this article we dive into all the details around octopus lifespans and threats facing these sea animals!