Spicy Stir Fried Octopus w/ Vegetables

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 3
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 333.5

Total Fat: 13.8 g
Cholesterol: 90.7 mg
Sodium: 1,093.4 mg
Total Carbs: 22.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
Protein: 32.3 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Spicy Stir Fried Octopus w/ Vegetables calories by ingredient

Introduction

Nakji Bokum is a very spicy octopus dish enjoyed by many Koreans. Different variation of this dish do exist as the octopus can be substituted with squid for less chewy texture and taste. Some may find this dish too spicy even diluted with rice that accompanies this dish. Nakji Bokum is a very spicy octopus dish enjoyed by many Koreans. Different variation of this dish do exist as the octopus can be substituted with squid for less chewy texture and taste. Some may find this dish too spicy even diluted with rice that accompanies this dish.

Minutes to Prepare: 20

Minutes to Cook: 10

Number of Servings: 3

Ingredients

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb octopus (squid can be used as a substitute)

1 cup onion, diced

2 chilies or jalapenos, sliced on the bias

2 green onions, sliced on the bias

1 cup zucchini strips

1/2 cup carrots thin strips

1 red or green peppers, sliced in long strips

Recipe Ingredient - Sauce

1 cup mushrooms, quartered (optional)

2 1/2 tbsp kochujang (chili paste)

2 tbsp chili powder

1 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp sesame oil

1 tbsp sesame seeds

2 tbsp minced garlic

Directions

1. Wash and rinse octopus, cut the legs into 2”-3" lengths, open head and take out inside, quarter the head. Drain well.
2. Prepare and mix all ingredients for sauce
3. Combine final sauce with octopus and marinate for 10 minutes.
4. Heat pan on a medium high heat, cook for 8-10 minutes or until done.

Makes 3 one cup servings.

Number of Servings: 3

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KIERAE.