Cut the carrot into small pieces and place it in a microwave-safe container with 1 tbsp water. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and microwave at 600W for 2 minutes. Drain the water. Cut the garlic in half lengthwise, remove the core, and crush it with the flat side of a knife.

Cut the block bacon into 1cm slices, then further cut each slice into 1cm cubes. Slice the boiled octopus into bite-sized pieces.