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Nakji-bokkeum
Nakji-bokkeum
Nakji-bokkeum is a popular Korean dish that consists of stir-fried octopus. “Nakji” means octopus in Korean, and “bokkeum” refers to the cooking technique of stir-frying. It’s a flavorful and spicy dish that is often enjoyed with rice or noodles. The octopus is typically cooked with various vegetables, such as onions, carrots, and bell peppers, along with a spicy sauce made from gochujang (Korean red chili paste) and other seasonings.
Ingredients
Method
- In a large bowl, combine the gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and sesame oil to make the sauce. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced onion, julienned carrot, and bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add the sliced octopus to the skillet and continue to stir-fry for another 4-5 minutes until the octopus is cooked through and tender.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the octopus and vegetables in the skillet. Stir well to evenly coat everything with the sauce.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the Nakji-bokkeum simmer for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Once the dish is ready, you can garnish it with sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions if desired.
- Serve the Nakji-bokkeum hot with steamed rice or noodles.
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