Jjukkumi Gui (Spicy Grilled Baby Octopus)

Ingredients

• 1pound10-12 baby octopus
• 1 small cucumberthinly slice d, for garnish (optional)
• 2 tablespoon sKorean red chili pepper pastegochujang
• 1 to 2 teaspoon sKorean red chili pepper flakesgochugaru
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice wineor mirin
• 2 tablespoon ssugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Defrost, if frozen. If not pre cleaned, remove and discard the inside of the head and beak. See more here. Rinse the octopus well under cold running water.
2. Combine the marinade ingredients. Pour over the octopus and mix to coat well. Marinate for 2 to 3 hours (up to overnight) in the fridge. Heat a lightly oiled grill or a grill pan to medium high and sear for about 3 minutes, turning a couple of times. Do not overcook. Plate them on the optional cucumber slices to serve.