Cultural background
Octopus skewers are popular mainly as a side dish for alcohol and can often be seen as street food.
Similar dishes
Grilled Octopus
낙지구이 · nakji-gui
This dish features octopus marinated in sauce and grilled on a hot plate, characterized by its chewy texture and spicy seasoning. It is typically grilled directly at the dining table and enjoyed at the perfect moment of cooking, wrapped in lettuce and enjoyed with ssamjang.
Stir-fried Octopus
낙지볶음 · nakji-bokkeum
A dish where octopus is stir-fried with vegetables in a spicy sauce, characterized by its chewy texture and strong spice flavor. It tastes even better when mixed with rice or wrapped in lettuce.
Ggopdegi-gui
껍데기구이 · Kkeop-de-gi-gu-i
A dish that enjoys the chewy and savory taste of grilled pig skin over direct fire. It is usually grilled with salt or seasoning and eaten with ssamjang.
Spicy Stir-fried Octopus over Rice
낙지덮밥 · nakji-deopbap
A Korean-style rice bowl dish made by stir-frying octopus in a spicy sauce and serving it over rice.
Octopus Pancake
낙지전 · nakji-jeon
A pancake dish made by finely cutting octopus, coating it with flour and egg, and pan-frying. The outside is golden and crispy, while the inside retains the chewy texture of the octopus. It's delicious dipped in vinegared soy sauce and pairs well with drinks.
Hwangtae Gu-i
황태구이 · hwangtae-gui
A dish where dried pollack is brushed with salt or soy sauce and grilled, characterized by a crispy exterior and chewy flesh. It is usually eaten as a side dish with rice, sometimes accompanied by wrapping vegetables.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Clean the small octopus thoroughly and drain it.
- 2Mix gochujang, soy sauce, garlic, red chili powder, and sesame oil to make the seasoning sauce.
- 3Wind the whole cleaned octopus around a wooden chopstick (skewer), from head to tentacles, and secure it.
- 4Brush the seasoning sauce over it evenly and grill it over charcoal or on a grill, turning it as it cooks.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Not suitable for vegetarian and halal diets as it uses seafood and seasonings.
How to order
낙지호롱이 주세요
Nak-ji-ho-ron-gi ju-se-yo
Please give me the grilled octopus skewers.