Spicy Stir Fried Squid Ohjing Uh Bokkeum Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this fiery Korean Spicy Stir-Fried Squid (Ohjing Uh Bokkeum)! Tender squid, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, spicy sauce create a flavor explosion in your mouth. Serve this delicious dish over rice with kimchi for an authentic Korean experience. Easily adaptable to octopus (Nakji Bokkeum) for a similar culinary adventure. Get ready for a quick and easy 20-minute meal!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 176.8 kcal
Protein 38g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Spicy Stir Fried Squid Ohjing Uh Bokkeum 28

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spicy Stir Fried Squid Ohjing Uh Bokkeum

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Spicy Stir Fried Squid Ohjing Uh Bokkeum? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Spicy Stir Fried Squid Ohjing Uh Bokkeum

  1. Clean 1 pound of squid and slice into thin strips, about 2 inches long.
  2. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together: 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1-2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste) - adjust to your spice preference, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon minced ginger.
  4. Set aside.
  5. Slice 1 medium carrot into thin, flat pieces, about 2 inches long.
  6. Cut 4 green onions into 2-inch long pieces, on the diagonal.
  7. Slice 1/2 medium onion and 1/2 bell pepper into thin strips.
  8. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  9. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  10. Stir in the onion and carrot and cook until slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes.
  11. Add the squid and the prepared sauce to the skillet. Stir to coat.
  12. Stir in the bell pepper.
  13. Cook, stirring frequently, until the squid is just cooked through and opaque, about 4-6 minutes. Be careful not to overcook!
  14. Stir in the green onions and cook for about 1 minute until wilted.
  15. Remove from heat and serve immediately over rice with kimchi. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

5g

Carbs

3g

Recipe Categories (Choose a category and find related recipes!)