Kim Dae-seok's Grilled Nakji Horong

Cooking tips 💡

• Live octopus can be difficult to handle safely, but briefly soaking it in ice water makes it easier to stun and clean without injury.
• Using both salt and flour together enhances the cleaning process—salt provides friction to push away debris, while flour’s strong absorbency traps and removes the slimy mucus effectively.
• Avoid overly rich or sweet gochujang-based marinades, as they can overpower the octopus’s natural freshness and cause the sauce to burn quickly on the pan. To preserve the clean flavor of soy sauce and prevent scorching, cook swiftly and briefly.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who want to prepare octopus grill for holidays or special guests.
• ⭐People who enjoy octopus grilled with a light, clean flavor using soy sauce and sesame oil instead of gochujang.
• ⭐Anyone looking to learn step-by-step how to properly clean octopus and wrap it on skewers.