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Spicy Octopus Stir-fry

Spicy Octopus Stir-fry

Spice up your dinner with a Korean classic. Learn how to make flavorful Spicy Octopus Stir-fry, perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g fresh or frozen octopus, cleaned and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, optional for extra heat)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon mirin (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion sliced into strips
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • 100 g shredded cabbage
  • chopped green onions
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowls
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Clean the octopus and massage it with salt and vinegar to remove excess slime. Rinse under cold water and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and mirin.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and cabbage. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the octopus to the skillet and stir-fry quickly over high heat for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour the spicy sauce over the octopus and vegetables, stirring everything together. Cook for another minute.
  6. Toss in chopped green onions and transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is a delightful addition to your dinner table and showcases how to prepare octopus in a flavorful way. Enjoy!
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