The Ultimate Guide to Making Mouth-Watering, Spicy Stir-Fried Octopus: A Taste of Korea

Preparation
10 minutes Cooking
40 minutes Servings
2 – 3

Korea is known for its fiery, tongue-numbing spicy dishes that will bring tears to your eyes. One such delicacy is the spicy stir-fried octopus, a chewy and mouthwatering treat. Join us in the kitchen as we recreate this Korean favorite.

1Ingredients for Spicy Stir-Fried Octopus

Some ingredients for spicy stir-fried octopus

• 1kg octopus
• 20g ginger
• 40g garlic
• 100g green onion
• 50g ginger
• 20g red chili
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Korean chili powder
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon ground pepper
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Tip:
To choose fresh and tasty octopus, look for ones with straight, untwisted tentacles.
You can find fresh octopus at traditional markets, supermarkets, and food stores nationwide.

2How to Make Spicy Stir-Fried Octopus

Step 1 Prepare the Octopus

First, clean the octopus by placing it in a bowl with 3 tablespoons of flour and massaging it with your hands to remove the slime. Continue for about 3 minutes until the octopus softens.

Rinse the octopus 2-3 times to remove the flour, then place it in a colander to drain.

Octopus preparation process

In a pot, bring 500ml of water to a boil with 20g of crushed ginger and half an onion, cut into wedges. Cook for about 3 minutes, then turn off the heat and blanch the octopus for about 1 minute before draining it in a colander.

Step 2 Prepare the Ingredients and Make the Spicy Sauce

Finely chop 20g of ginger, cut half an onion into large dice, slice the green onion to a thickness of about 0.5 cm, and halve and deseed 1 red chili before cutting it into 0.4 cm thick strips.

Place the drained octopus in a bowl, add 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil, and mix well. Marinate for about 5 minutes.

Process of ingredient preparation and spicy sauce making

For the spicy sauce, in a separate bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of Korean chili powder, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, and 3 tablespoons of soy sauce. Mix well.

Step 3 Stir-Fry the Octopus

In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, green onion, and red chili, and stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Process of adding the spicy sauce to the octopus

Immediately add the marinated octopus and the spicy sauce, stirring well. Continue to stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes, being careful not to overcook the octopus. Keep the heat high to reduce liquid release and speed up cooking.

Adjust the seasoning to your taste, then turn off the heat and add 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil and some toasted white sesame seeds.

Step 4 Serving

Your spicy stir-fried octopus, Korean style, is now ready! The vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma will have your mouth watering.

Final dish

3Enjoy!

Spicy stir-fried octopus that will set your tongue on fire, Korean style

The octopus is full of flavor, with a spicy kick, a satisfying crunch, and a delightful chew. It’s even better when served with rice or noodles and a cold glass of Coca-Cola.

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We hope that with the 3 steps we’ve provided, spicy stir-fried octopus will become a wonderful dish for your family. Give it a try and experience this unique flavor for yourself!