One of the problems with the preparation of the octopus is its flesh is tough, so that once was necessary to give a real beating with a wooden mallet to soften. An alternative to mazado can be freezing and thawing, using this procedure ensures that the octopus is tender.

Put the octopus, very clean, in the freezer and leave 48 hours. Whenever you buy fresh, if you buy frozen and this is not accurate.

Remove the squid from the freezer and leave at room temperature until completely thawed. Then put a pot on the fire with water. When water is boiling put the octopus and leave it in boiling water for 1 minute, remove, and keep out 1 minute and start over, boil 1 minute and 1 minute off. Repeat this 3 or 4 times. The last to leave and in the water and bring to a boil over medium heat for 30 to 40 minutes. Punch time to time to check when it is young.

The octopus will then be already cooked. It should be unbroken skin and tender. If it breaks or cracks the skin is that we have gone from fire. The water can be flavored with a little bay, but the octopus season it is better to be prepared when and preferably with salt.

There are other ways to cook the octopus is tender form, this is one of them and each one can follow the one you like or suits your needs.