Grilled Octopus Skewers recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This street-food dish is made by cutting octopus tentacles into bite-size pieces, threading them onto skewers, coating them with a sweet-and-spicy sauce, and…
This street-food dish is made by cutting octopus tentacles into bite-size pieces, threading them onto skewers, coating them with a sweet-and-spicy sauce, and grilling them. The chewy octopus pairs well with the smoky flavor, making it an easy lunch or dinner option.
Street food · 20 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 198g serving): 233.2 kcal · protein 26.6g · carbohydrate 14.3g · fat 6.9g · sodium 1266.6mg
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 overcooked, so keep both the blanching and grilling times short.
Tips: Mix 1 teaspoon of water into the sauce to make it easier to brush on in the pan.
Tips: Adjust the skewer length to fit the pan, or wrap the ends in foil so they do not burn.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Octopus — 150 g
- Korean chili paste — 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce — 1 tsp
- Sugar — 1 tsp
- Garlic — 1 tsp
- Cooking oil — 1 tsp
- Green onion — 10 g
- Sesame seeds — 0.5 tsp