Nakji Bokkeum (Stir-Fried Webfoot Octopus) - Pre-Boiling the Sauce Prevents Excess Liquid and Gives the Perfect Stir-Fry

Steps

1. 1

   Add 3T flour and 1T coarse salt to the thawed nakji, scrub vigorously focusing on the suckers to remove impurities, then rinse thoroughly.

2. 2

   Thaw the frozen nakji in cold water, then clean and trim.

3. 3

   Add all sauce ingredients to a pot and boil to prepare the sauce ahead of time.

4. 4

   Add 1T water and 1T mirin to the nakji, cover with a lid, and cook for 1 minute after it comes to a boil.

5. 5

   Cut the nakji into bite-sized pieces and prepare the vegetables.

6. 6

   Heat 2T chili oil and 1T cooking oil in a pan and stir-fry the vegetables first.

7. 7

   When the vegetables are about halfway done, add the pre-boiled sauce and nakji, stir-fry for 3 minutes, then finish with a drizzle of sesame oil.