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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
50 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Kimchi octopus hot pot has a sour and spicy flavor with the characteristic aroma of kimchi, combined with crunchy and sweet octopus that is extremely appealing. This is definitely a hot pot that is both delicious and easy to make, perfect for showcasing your cooking skills at home parties with friends and family. Let’s join TasteVN into the kitchen to make this delicious and flavorful hot pot!
Ingredients for Korean Kimchi Octopus Hot Pot Serves 4
Octopus 1 kg Kimchi 300 gr Chicken broth 500 ml Minced garlic 1 tablespoon Chili powder 2 tablespoons Korean chili sauce 3 tablespoons Soy sauce 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 3 tablespoons Sugar 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon
How to choose fresh and delicious octopus
- About appearance: You should choose those with smooth skin and a body that is not bloated.
- About eye color: Choose octopus with clear, bright, and shiny eyes.
- About skin color: Choose those with a back that has a brown-gray color with a blue sheen, and a white belly.
- About the body: Choose octopus with a firm body; when pressed, it should not feel soft and watery.
- You should avoid buying those with cloudy eyes, dull color, and an off-white belly as they are octopus that has been stored for too long or soaked in fresh water to increase weight.
Should you buy ready-made kimchi?
- When you buy ready-made kimchi, it saves you the time of preparing and waiting, while also helping you save on the cost of purchasing ingredients and meet your immediate kimchi needs. Additionally, buying ready-made kimchi is a suitable and convenient option if you rarely cook.
- However, alongside the advantages, purchasing pre-made kimchi may not ensure food safety if you choose to buy from an untrustworthy and low-quality place.
- Some types of ready-made kimchi contain preservatives, which may not be good for your health. Furthermore, ready-made kimchi may not suit your taste due to being too sour, too sweet, or too salty.
- You can also make kimchi at home to ensure quality and safety following the guidelines from TasteVN.
Required tools
Electric hot pot, bowl, spoon, bowl,…
How to make Korean Kimchi Octopus Hot Pot
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Prepare the octopus
After purchasing the octopus, rinse it briefly with water. Then, place the octopus in a large bowl with 1 teaspoon of salt diluted in water and rub it to remove any dirt from the octopus’s tentacles.
Turn the octopus over, gently squeeze the round hole to remove the beak. Next, use scissors to remove the eyes and internal organs of the octopus. Rinse it clean with several changes of water.
Put a pot of water on the stove to boil, when the water boils, add the prepared octopus and blanch for about 2 minutes, then transfer it to a bowl of ice water to soak for 10 minutes, then take it out to drain.
How to clean octopus without a fishy smell
- To eliminate the fishy smell of the octopus, cut off the eyes, ink sac, and internal organs, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.
- Rub the octopus with a mixture of salt, ginger, or vinegar, then rinse with several changes of water.
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Marinate the octopus
Marinate the octopus with 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of Korean chili paste, then marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
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Cooking Hot Pot
Place the pot on the stove over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and heat it up. When the oil is hot, add the kimchi and stir well with chopsticks.
Next, add 500ml of chicken broth along with 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 2 tablespoons of Korean chili sauce, 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, then stir well with a spoon. Boil over high heat for about 10 minutes until the water boils, then season to taste and turn off the heat.
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Completion
Prepare an electric hot pot, add your favorite vegetables, octopus, pour in the hot pot broth, and when it boils, you can enjoy it.
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Final Product
The kimchi octopus hot pot is extremely delicious with a sour and spicy taste that is appealing, rich in flavor, and with nutritious ingredients that will surely make you fall in love.
You can also prepare some kimchi and fresh noodles to enjoy with the delicious hot pot, which will be great!
So just a few simple steps in the kitchen with TasteVN, you can immediately make a delicious and flavorful octopus kimchi hotpot to treat your family to an enticing meal. Wish you success!
