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Octopus Gyro
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Greek

Octopus Gyro

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Greek

Everything good rolled into one: juicy octopus, crisp vegetables and creamy sauce in a soft wrap. Ready in 20 minutes including prep.

Prep 18 min Cook 2 min Serves 2 Easy

Ingredients

  • Yogurt4 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, sliced
  • Garlic2 cloves, minced
  • Olive Oil1 tbsp
  • Pita Bread4
  • Red Onion1
  • Flatbread or Tortillas4
  • Lettuce1/2, shredded
  • Octopus400 g
  • Tzatziki Sauce200 g

Optional extras

  • Fresh Dillhandful, to finish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season the octopus with the garlic, salt and half the spices, then cook in the Olive Oil until browned and juicy.

  2. 2

    Warm the flatbreads in a dry pan until soft and pliable, about 30 seconds a side.

  3. 3

    Stir the yogurt with a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon for a quick sauce.

  4. 4

    Pile the octopus onto each bread with lettuce, tomato and the yogurt sauce.

  5. 5

    Roll tightly, wrap the bottom half in paper, and eat while the filling is still warm.

Chef's tip

For deeper flavour, toast the dried oregano in the oil before adding anything wet.

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Watch how it's made

Video: How To Make Chargrilled Octopus Greek Style ยท on YouTube