Spicy Octopus Stew

Ingredients

• 1 pound octopus
• 3 tablespoons gochujang
• 1 medium onion
• 1 medium zucchini
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the 1 lb octopus and cut into bite-sized pieces. Slice the 1 onion and 1 zucchini into thin half-moons, and mince the 3 garlic cloves.

2. 2

   In a large pot, heat the 1 tbsp sesame oil over medium. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until fragrant and soft, about 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the 3 tbsp gochujang and 2 tbsp soy sauce, then pour in the 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

4. 4

   Add the octopus and zucchini. Simmer until the octopus is tender and the zucchini is soft, about 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or extra gochujang if needed. Serve hot with rice.

6. 6

   Optional: add a handful of sliced green onions or a pinch of gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) for extra heat.

Tools you’ll need

• Large pot
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Measuring spoons

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