Octopus balls - (Htapodokeftedes) Octopus balls NOTES Serve as an appetizer with wine. Greek : Χταποδοκεφτέδες Print this recipe INGREDIENTS A whole octopus, or less, depending on the quantity of balls you wish to make Salt Pepper Bread crumb parsley, finely chopped METHOD Wash and boil the octopus. Place in the deep freeze for 2 hours and afterwards mince it. Mix the minced octopus with breadcrumb, salt and pepper, parsley and shape the mixture into balls. Fry until brown on all sides.