Spicy Korean Octopus Stir-Fry: The Perfect Korean Spicy Sauce
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Some days are stressful.
Some days, you crave something bold and spicy.
And some days, you just want a meal that brings on a little sweat!
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Every now and then, I find myself craving something with a fiery kick
— a dish that wakes up my appetite and makes every bite exciting.
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Of course, I love the simple, comforting meals I share with my child.
But sometimes, I crave something a little more adventurous, with a tingling heat that warms you from the inside out. 🙂
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Today, I’m sharing my go-to Korean spicy stir-fry sauce recipe
— perfect for those cold winter days when you want something hot, bold, and full of flavor.
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This versatile sauce pairs beautifully with all kinds of ingredients, including:
- Webfoot octopus (jjukkumi)
- Squid
- Spicy pork and squid stir-fry (osam bulgogi)
- Stir-fried beef intestines (gopchang)
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Let’s make a deliciously spicy sauce that brings any stir-fry to life! 🌶️
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Looking for something mild to balance the heat?
I’ve also linked a few light, refreshing Korean side dishes below. 🩷
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▶ Watch the Full Recipe Video on YouTube Shorts
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Spicy Korean Webfoot Octopus Stir-Fry Recipe
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Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp muscovado sugar
- ½ tbsp salt
- 2–3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2–3 tbsp Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 tbsp cooking wine
- 1 onion
- A handful of Korean chives or green onions
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❤️ For Extra Spicy
- Add 1–2 finely chopped chili peppers.
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🩷 For a Kid-Friendly Version
- Leave out the red pepper flakes for a milder, less spicy sauce.
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Instructions
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1. Clean the octopus.
Remove the innards and beak from the webfoot octopus. Rub gently with salt and rinse thoroughly under running water.
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2. Prepare the vegetables.
Cut the onion and green onions into generous pieces.
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3. Make the spicy sauce.
Combine the minced garlic, muscovado sugar, salt, soy sauce, gochugaru, and cooking wine in a small bowl. Mix well.
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4. Stir-fry everything together.
Add the cleaned octopus, onion, and spicy sauce to a large pan. Stir-fry over medium heat until the onion softens and the octopus is cooked through.
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5. Serve and enjoy!
Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Enjoy while hot!
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More Korean Side Dish Recipes
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▶ Korean-Style Crab Stick & Bean Sprout Salad with Mustard Dressing
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▶ Full Recipe in Korean on Naver Blog
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