Octopus pancakes with beer syrup and maple mayonnaise (serves 4).(Recipe)(Brief article)

 For the pancakes: 12 ounces all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup whole milk 4 eggs 4 ounces shredded green cabbage 3 ounces shredded green cabbage 3 scallions, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil Octopus Pancakes For the beer syrup: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 5 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 2 ounces peeled and finely chopped ginger 1 jalapeno, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped 8 ounces canned tomatoes, chopped 1 anchovy, finely chopped 1 12-ounce bottle dark beer 1/4 cup dark molasses 1/8 cup red wine vinegar 1 ounce tamarind paste 1 pint water Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste For the maple …