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Tako Poke (Korean-Style Octopus Poke)

Tako Poke (Korean-Style Octopus Poke)

Cuisine:Korean

Course:Snack

15m prep 0s cook 25m ready

4 servings Pronounced “poh-kay,” this version of the Hawaiian raw tuna preparation (see Tuna or Salmon Poke) is spicier, with a bit of tang from the kimchi. This dish is perfect as a summery appetizer or as part of a main course.

Ingredients

Servings:
  • 1 pound cooked octopus, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • ½ cup finely chopped kimchi with its juice
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced, or ¼ cup finely chopped sweet onion
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Cooked short-grain rice

Let's Prepare

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Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.

  • 1 pound cooked octopus, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • ½ cup finely chopped kimchi with its juice
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced, or ¼ cup finely chopped sweet onion
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Cooked short-grain rice

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Prepare or purchase: 1 pound cooked octopus, cut into ½-inch cubes

  2. Step 2.

    Meanwhile, whisk together in a medium bowl: 3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce; 1 tablespoon gochujang; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

  3. Step 3.

    Stir in the cooked octopus along with: ½ cup finely chopped kimchi with its juice; 2 green onions, thinly sliced, or ¼ cup finely chopped sweet onion; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

  4. Step 4.

    Marinate, covered and refrigerated, for at least 10 minutes and up to 1 day before serving. Serve over bowls of: Cooked short-grain rice

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