Nakji Bokkeum Recipe - Spicy Stir-Fried Octopus with Vegetables

If you're a fan of spicy seafood dishes, Nakji Bokkeum is a must-try Korean recipe. This spicy stir-fried octopus dish is packed with flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Here's how to make it:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb octopus, cleaned and sliced into bite-size pieces
• 1/2 onion, sliced
• 1/2 carrot, sliced
• 1/2 zucchini, sliced
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Start by heating the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the garlic and stir-fry for a few seconds until fragrant. Then, add the onion, carrot, and zucchini and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.

Add the sliced octopus to the skillet and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until it turns opaque. Then, add the gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil and continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the octopus is fully cooked and coated in the sauce.

Garnish with chopped green onion and serve hot with rice or noodles. Enjoy the spicy and savory flavors of this delicious Korean dish!