Fiery Octopus (Ojingeo Bokkeum)

A spicy Korean dish featuring octopus stir-fried with gochujang, gochugaru, mushrooms, and aromatic seasonings for a bold, fiery flavor.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 246.2 kcals 492.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 17.6 grams 35.2 grams
Fat 7.8 grams 15.6 grams
Protein 26.4 grams 52.8 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2.5
ml
CondimentsSauces
10
ml
Gochujang
Korean red chilli paste
5
ml
5
ml
NutsSeeds
1
sprinkle
Sesame Seeds
for garnish
3
clove
Garlic
grated or chopped
10
ml
Gochugaru
Korean red chilli powder
OilsFats
Seafood
300
g
Baby Octopus
fresh or frozen and thoroughly defrosted
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Onion
sliced
5
piece
Shiitake Mushrooms
stalks removed and thinly sliced
2
piece
Spring Onions
cut in half lengthways
1
piece
Red Chilli
thinly sliced on a slant
10
g
Ginger
fresh root, grated

Steps

  • Clean and rinse the octopus in cold water and remove the beak.
  • Mix grated ginger, garlic, gochujang, soy sauce, gochugaru, golden syrup, and mirin in a bowl.
  • Blanch the octopus in boiling water for 1.5 minutes and then drain.
  • Place octopus in ice water, drain once cool, and remove the skin.
  • Cut octopus into bite-sized pieces.
  • Heat oil in a wok and fry the onion for 2 minutes.
  • Add the octopus and spice paste and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add mushrooms and cook for another minute.
  • Add spring onions, chillies, and sesame oil, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.