Spicy Octopus Salad Lunchbox recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This lunchbox side dish combines octopus and cucumber with a tangy gochujang dressing.
This lunchbox side dish combines octopus and cucumber with a tangy gochujang dressing. The chewy octopus and crisp cucumber go well together, making it a nice choice for a summer lunch or light dinner.
Lunchbox & quick meals · 20 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 448g serving): 495.1 kcal · protein 28g · carbohydrate 81.6g · fat 4.7g · sodium 710.6mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Octopus can become tough if boiled too long, so blanch it briefly and cool it immediately.
Tips: When packing it for lunch, keep the cucumber and dressing separate to prevent excess liquid.
Tips: If you prefer less heat, reduce the gochujang and balance the flavor with vinegar and sugar.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Octopus — 120 g
- Cucumber — 0.5 pc
- Rice — 210 g
- Gochujang — 1 Tbsp
- Vinegar — 2 tsp
- Sugar — 1 tsp
- Garlic — 1 pc
- Sesame oil — 0.5 tsp
- Toasted sesame seeds — 0.5 tsp