Korean Chopped Live Octopus
Quick answer
- Total time
- 15 min
- Level
- Medium
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Ingredients
- 8
About this dish
Nakji tangtangi finely chops cleaned raw octopus, tops it with chili, garlic, scallion, and egg yolk, and serves sesame oil and salt alongside.
Instructions
Read the steps as a cooking flow: prep, heat, seasoning, doneness control, and finish.
- 1Season
Sprinkle flour or coarse salt on the octopus, rub to remove the slimy mucus, and rinse thoroughly in cold water.
- 2Prep
Drain the washed octopus in a sieve and wipe away any remaining moisture completely with a paper towel.
- 3Step
Finely mince the garlic, cheongyang chili pepper, and scallion.
- 4Prep
Hold the head of the octopus and chop the body and legs finely on a cutting board, making a rhythmic tapping sound.
- 5Finish
Place the chopped octopus on a plate, sprinkle with minced chili, garlic, and scallion, then place the egg yolk in the center.
- 6Finish
Mix sesame oil, salt, and sesame seeds to make a dipping sauce, and serve it alongside the plate.
Practical Cooking Checks
The cues that matter most while cooking.
- Key technique
- Fresh lively octopus
- Finish cue
- Mix sesame oil, salt, and sesame seeds to make a dipping sauce, and serve it alongside the plate.
- Avoid this
- Chop the octopus lightly to maintain its chewy texture without making it tough.
Cooking decision evidence
Calculated Charim data and applicable official food safety guidance.
This recipe
15min, 8 ingredients
Category median
22min, 7 ingredients
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