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Serves/Makes: 3 - 4

Ingredients:

• 1 octopus, about 1 pound
• 1/2 onion, slice 1/3 inch thick
• 2 chilies, slice in a bias
• 2 green onions, cut in a bias
• 1 ounce carrot or 1/4 carrot, slice thinly
• 4 shiitake mushrooms (pyo go beo seot), quartered

Marinade sauce:
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Korean chili powder (gochugaru)
• 1/4 cup Korean chili paste (gochoojang)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar

How to cook Korean Spicy Octopus:

• Wash octopus, cut the legs into 3 inches long, open head and take out inside, quarter the head. Drain well.
• Mix all Marinade sauce ingredients.
• Put everything in, mix with a hand. Let marinade for 10 minutes.
• Heat the pan on a medium high heat, cook octopus for 3-4 minutes or until done.
• If the heat is too high it will burn, if too low it will get soggy.

Comment:

The Korean name for the Spicy Octopus with Vegetables recipe is Nak Ji Bok Eum.

This recipe for Korean Spicy Octopus serves/makes: 3 - 4

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Main Ingredient: Various Seafood
Preparation Method: Pan Fried/Sauteed
Cuisine: Korean