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Korean Spicy Octopus

Easy Korean Spicy Octopus Stir Fry (Nakji-bokkeum)

By Tiffy Cooks

5 from 1 vote
Welcome to my series where I cook recipes from my favorite Korean dramas today; we are making delicious and addicting Korean Spicy Octopus Stirfry - Nakji Bokkeum! Savory, sweet, and spicy, this dish will get you eating bowls and bowls of rice from its amazing flavors. I know it’s only Monday, but get yourself a glass of ice-cold beer or soju because this recipe is a MUST-TRY to all my spicy food and seafood lovers!
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Asian Food, Asian Recipes, Easy, Easy Recipes, Healthy, Korean Food, QUICK RECIPES, Street Food
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 547kcal

Ingredients

  • 800 g Baby Octopus cleaned
  • ½ Onion sliced
  • ½ Cabbage sliced
  • 1/4 Carrot sliced
  • 3 Green Onion cut into 1.5-inch pieces
  • 4 tbsp Korean Red Chili Paste
  • 1.5 tbsp Korean Red Chili Powder
  • 1.5 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Corn Syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1.5 tbsp Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Ginger grated
  • 1 cup Rice Cakes optional
  • Sesame Seeds to garnish

Instructions

  • Blanch the octopus in hot, boiling water for 1 minute.
  • In a bowl, mix Korean red chili paste, chili powder, sesame oil, soy sauce, corn syrup, black pepper, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  • In a pan, drizzle in oil and turn the heat up to medium-high. Add in green onion and onion and saute together for 2-3 minutes.
  • Next, add in carrots and rice cakes, saute together for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in cabbage and pour in the sauce. Mix everything till combined.
  • Add in blanched octopus and mix. Let it saute for another 1-2 minutes and garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy!

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Notes

I got my baby octopus from my local Asian supermarket (T&T if you are in Canada), but you can also substitute it with squid or shrimp, and it will still be super delicious. Optional, but I highly recommend adding in some rice cakes! The rice cakes soak up all the flavor from the sauce, and the chewy texture pairs perfectly with rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 547kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 39gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 1063mgPotassium: 1287mgFiber: 7gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2066IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 196mgIron: 13mg
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