Spicy Webfoot Octopus Stir-Fry
Small octopus stir-fried with vegetables in a fiery gochujang sauce. The chewy octopus and bold, spicy flavors make it one of Korea's most popular seafood stir-fries.
Instructions
- 1
Rub octopus with salt, rinse, and blanch briefly.
- 2
Mix gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, and garlic for the sauce.
- 3
Stir-fry onion, add octopus and sauce.
- 4
Add green onion and finish with sesame oil.
Nutrition (per serving)
Variations
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