Fragrant Water Parsley and Chewy Octopus Salad: A Delicious Mix Made Easily with Store-Bought Gochujang
Fragrant Water Parsley and Chewy Octopus Salad: A Delicious Mix Made Easily with Store-Bought Gochujang
Perfect for When You Lack Appetite! The Union of Refreshing Water Parsley and Chewy Octopus: Super Simple Water Parsley and Octopus Salad
Introducing a recipe for a sweet, sour, and spicy water parsley and octopus salad that can be whipped up in just 5 minutes using store-bought gochujang on busy days. The harmonious blend of fragrant water parsley, chewy octopus, and crisp onion is a top dish that stimulates the appetite.
Main Ingredients- 1 cooked octopus (purchased from a specialty store or home-cooked)
- 200g fresh water parsley
- 1/2 onion
Dressing Ingredients- 6 Tbsp store-bought gochujang (spicy chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp finely ground Cheongyang chili powder (for extra spice)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp plum extract (adds sweetness and flavor)
- A pinch of sesame seeds (for a nutty garnish)
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar (adjustable to taste)
- 6 Tbsp store-bought gochujang (spicy chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp finely ground Cheongyang chili powder (for extra spice)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp plum extract (adds sweetness and flavor)
- A pinch of sesame seeds (for a nutty garnish)
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar (adjustable to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
The octopus was purchased pre-cooked from a specialty store, making it ready to use immediately. You can also use store-bought cooked octopus or octopus you’ve cooked and cooled at home.
Step 2
Thoroughly wash the fresh water parsley under running water. You can either remove the leaves and use only the stems, or use the tender leaves as well. Chop into bite-sized pieces (about 5-7cm long) and place in a large bowl.
Step 3
Rinse the cooked octopus lightly under running water, then slice it into bite-sized pieces (about 1-1.5cm thick). Slicing the tentacles plumply and the body into appropriate sizes will provide a good texture.
Step 4
Add the sliced octopus to the bowl with the water parsley. You can also thinly slice the onion and add it for a crisp texture.
Step 5
Now, let’s make the delicious dressing! In the large bowl, combine 6 Tbsp of store-bought gochujang, 1 Tbsp of finely ground Cheongyang chili powder, 1 Tbsp of minced garlic, 2 Tbsp of plum extract, and 1 Tbsp of brown sugar. Adjust the amount of sugar according to your preference.
Step 6
Add the octopus, water parsley, and onion to the prepared dressing and gently mix. Be careful not to mix too vigorously, as this can make the water parsley mushy. Gently toss to combine. Finally, sprinkle with sesame seeds for a nutty flavor, and arrange beautifully on a serving plate to complete this delicious water parsley and octopus salad!
