Spicy and Sweet Stir-fried Octopus (Nakji Bokkeum)
Make Delicious Stir-fried Octopus with Live Octopus, a Stamina-Boosting Health Food – Jinbo General Trading ‘Fresand’
Live octopus has long been famous as a health-boosting food for stamina! Fresh live octopus, with its delightfully chewy texture, is flash-frozen to perfectly preserve its texture and freshness. This frozen live octopus offers numerous health benefits, including promoting brain health, boosting stamina and energy, aiding in weight loss, and preventing cardiovascular diseases. Try making a delicious stir-fried octopus with the live octopus currently available on the Naver Smart Store ‘Fresand’!
Main Ingredients- 1 Live Octopus
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Thoroughly rub the suckers of the live octopus multiple times to remove any debris. Then, add flour and gently knead the octopus to clean it. This helps to make the octopus cleaner and enhance its chewy texture. Rinse thoroughly under running water.
Step 2
Turn the octopus head inside out and carefully remove the innards, eyes, and beak. This step is crucial for eliminating any unwanted odor and ensuring a clean taste.
Step 3
Briefly blanch the cleaned octopus in boiling water for just about 10-20 seconds. Be careful not to overcook, as this can make the octopus tough. Immediately rinse the blanched octopus in cold water to cool it down and achieve a firmer, springy texture.
Step 4
Cut the octopus into bite-sized pieces. Slice the tentacles into manageable lengths and cut the head into appropriate portions. This ensures the sauce distributes evenly for maximum flavor.
Step 5
In a wide pan, add the prepared octopus along with 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp gochugaru, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp ginger syrup, 1 Tbsp plum extract, and 1 Tbsp rice wine or mirin. Stir-fry over high heat quickly for about 1-2 minutes. The octopus will release some moisture; stir-frying quickly over high heat prevents it from becoming tough and maintains its delicious chewiness.
Step 6
Finally, add thinly sliced red or green chili peppers if desired and mix well. Drizzle with sesame oil for a final touch of aroma and flavor. Your delicious spicy and sweet stir-fried octopus is now ready! Enjoy it with a side of warm rice.
