Octopus, Cucumber, and Wakame Salad

Tako-su, vinegar-tossed octopus, is a regular feature at Japanese and sushi restaurants in Japan and America. The appeal of this simple combination lies in using very good quality boiled octopus, Japanese cucumber, and properly reconstituted dried wakame sea vegetable.

Already boiled octopus is available at most Japanese food stores, or you can cook your own following the instructions. It is very easy to do, and you can produce the best results. If you prefer, use boil