Classic Tteokbokki, Thickening with Glutinous Rice Flour Makes the Sauce Cling Perfectly
공격수셰프 Striker chef
February 28, 2026
Matdasi Spicy Octopus and Pork Belly, Adding This Sauce Completely Transforms the Umami
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- 2 out of 5 stars
- Servings
- Serves 3
Ingredients
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Steps
Mix Matdasi, mirin, sugar, cheongju, MSG, and minced garlic to make the marinade.
Clean the baby octopus and blanch in boiling water for 10 seconds.
Cut the blanched octopus into bite-sized pieces and prepare the vegetables.
Heat oil in a pan, cook the pork belly on one side over high heat, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Add the marinade, octopus, onion, green onion, and cheongyang chili and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
Add perilla leaves, toss to combine, and it's done.
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