Seasoned Baby Octopus (Chuka Iidako) Recipe

Name: Seasoned Baby Octopus (Chuka Iidako)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs baby octopus (cleaned); 1 cup teriyaki marinade (I use Mr.Yoshidas); 2 tablespoons black bean paste; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons mirin; 2/3 cup brown sugar (packed); 1 garlic clove (minced); 1 teaspoon ginger (grated); 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 1/2 cup sesame oil (black); 2 green onions (Chopped); 1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce; 15 drops red food coloring (optional)

Servings: persons

2 lbs baby octopus (cleaned)
1 cup teriyaki marinade (I use Mr.Yoshidas)
2 tablespoons black bean paste
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
2/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1/2 cup sesame oil (black)
2 green onions (Chopped)
1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce
15 drops red food coloring (optional)

1
Combine all of the ingredients.
2
Marinate for 4 to 6 hours in the refrigerator.
3
Strain out the octopus. Reserving the marinade.
4
In a wok or large sauce pan bring the reserved marinade to a boil.
5
Turn the heat to low and allow the sauce to cool slightly.
6
Add the octopus and cook slowly for 2 to 4 minutes.
7
The octopus are done when they firm up and the tentacles curl.(Be careful not to over cook or they will get tough and rubbery.).
8
Remove the octopus from the sauce. Discard the sauce.
9
Place octopus in a bowl with a tight fitting lid. Refrigerate. They are best served cold in my opinion.
10
Enjoy!

520

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs baby octopus (cleaned), 1 cup teriyaki marinade (I use Mr.Yoshidas), 2 tablespoons black bean paste, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Seasoned Baby Octopus (Chuka Iidako) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Seasoned Baby Octopus (Chuka Iidako)

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