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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.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds octopus cleaned and sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 1 carrot julienned
- 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Green onions thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- 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.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 287kcal (14%)Carbohydrates: 19g (6%)Protein: 36g (72%)Fat: 7g (11%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 109mg (36%)Sodium: 1040mg (45%)Potassium: 1030mg (29%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 7g (8%)Vitamin A: 3844IU (77%)Vitamin C: 55mg (67%)Calcium: 163mg (16%)Iron: 13mg (72%)
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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