Kim Dae-seok's Webfoot Octopus and Pork Belly Stir-Fry

• fresh webfoot octopus 1kg
• salt 1 tablespoon (for washing)
• flour 2 tablespoons (for washing)
• soju 2 tablespoons (for steaming)
• onion 2/3 of a medium-sized one
• green onion 1 stalk
• carrot a small amount
• green chili pepper 3
• butter 10g
• potato starch 1 tablespoon
• chili oil full 1 tablespoon
• minced garlic 1 tablespoon
• minced ginger 0.5 tablespoon
• red pepper powder 3 tablespoons
• oyster sauce full 1 tablespoon
• soy sauce 3 tablespoons
• corn syrup 2 tablespoons
• sugar 1 tablespoon
• sesame oil 1 tablespoon
• black pepper 3 pinches
• toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Steaming webfoot octopus in water causes loss of flavorful broth, so always use only soju to steam and maintain chewiness and umami.
• Coating the webfoot octopus with a thin layer of potato starch before stir-frying ensures the sauce adheres well and prevents excess moisture.
• Caramelizing the onions in butter enhances the spicy-sweet flavor profile to its fullest.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who want to make a dry, chewy, sticky webfoot octopus stir-fry without any broth.
• ⭐People seeking the secret spicy-savory stir-fry sauce used in famous restaurants.
• ⭐Ideal for entertaining guests or as a bold, fiery drinking snack.