World Flavors Cookbook

Nakji-bokkeum (Spicy Stir-fried Octopus)

Name: Nakji-bokkeum (Spicy Stir-fried Octopus)
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: South Korea
Ingredients: 500g octopus (nakji), cleaned and cut; 1 onion, 1 carrot, green onions; Sauce: 4 tbsp Gochugaru, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp sesame oil

A fiery and energetic stir-fry of octopus and vegetables in a very spicy red chili sauce, often served with rice or noodles to balance the heat.

Cuisine: South Korea

Ingredients

500g octopus (nakji), cleaned and cut
1 onion, 1 carrot, green onions
Sauce: 4 tbsp Gochugaru, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp sesame oil

Instructions

Sauté vegetables in a very hot pan.
Add octopus and sauce; stir-fry quickly over high heat (about 3-5 minutes) to keep octopus tender.
Serve with steamed rice and bean sprout soup to cool the palate.