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Nakji Bokkeum (낙지볶음): Korean Stir-Fried Octopus
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30 Mintotal
2servings
120kcal
KoreanCuisine
Nakji Bokkeum (낙지볶음): Korean Stir-Fried Octopus
Laura Chen
2
10 Minuten
20 Minuten
120
Korean
Main course
Nakji Bokkeum is a classic Korean dish of octopus and vegetables stir-fried in a spicy sauce. It has bold flavor and a pleasant heat, and a bowl of white rice on the side tames it.

Ingredients
- 500 g octopus
- 2 carrots
- 1 onion
- 2 scallions
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Clean the octopus and cut it into bite-size pieces.
- Thinly slice the carrots, onion, scallions and garlic.
- Mix the gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil and sugar in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a pan and sear the octopus.
- Add the vegetables and stir-fry.
- Add the sauce and toss well.
- Cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve with rice.
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