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Octopus Porridge (Muneo-juk)

(Octopus Porridge, 문어죽)

Muneo-juk is a traditional octopus porridge originating from South Korea. It's usually made with a combination of octopus, rice, garlic, scallions, carrots, sesame oil, fish sauce, and optional ingredients such as eggs and salt. The rice is mixed with sesame oil and garlic, and the mixture is then stir-fried until the garlic is fragrant.


The octopus is cooked, sliced, mixed with scallions, sesame oil, and carrots, and the mixture is added to the pan. Everything is covered with water and cooked until the rice is tender. The dish is seasoned with fish sauce and ladled into bowls. If desired, an egg can be cracked on top of each serving.


Muneo-juk is often served with kimchi on the side.

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