Nakgopsae (Octopus, Beef Large Intestine, and Shrimp Hot Pot)
A spicy hot pot dish featuring octopus, beef large intestine, shrimp, and various vegetables simmered in a flavorful sauce.
📝 Editor's Notes
This is a recipe for Nakgopsae (낙곱새), a spicy hot pot featuring chewy octopus, savory beef large intestine, and bouncy shrimp. The key to this dish's deep flavor and tender texture lies in the process of marinating the beef large intestine with a fruit sauce. While it may seem complex, preparing each ingredient and the seasoning sauce well will allow you to easily create a wonderful meal.
🛒 Ingredient Tips
For Nakgopsae, the freshness of the main ingredients – octopus, beef large intestine, and shrimp – is paramount. For beef large intestine, choose pieces with a good amount of fat for a richer, more savory flavor. If Swiss chard is unavailable, spinach can be substituted. When using oligosaccharide instead of corn syrup, use only half the amount specified in the recipe. For tenderizing the beef large intestine, using fresh pineapple or kiwi is most effective.
🥘 Ingredients
👨🍳 Cooking Points
The most crucial point of this recipe is the marination of the beef large intestine. Soaking it in pineapple kiwi sauce for at least 12 hours will transform tough large intestine into tender and savory pieces. For the seasoning sauce, it's important to combine all ingredients and mix them well, adding chili oil at the very end to enhance the aroma. Remember to boil all ingredients over high heat sufficiently to extract a deep broth flavor, and you'll be able to make delicious Nakgopsae without fail.
👨🍳 Directions
- 1
Cut 5.3 oz (150g) of green onion lengthwise in half, then chop into small pieces.
- 2
Dice 5.3 oz (150g) of onion.
- 3
Tear 7.1 oz (200g) of cabbage into pieces, then slice. Also, slice 3.5 oz (100g) of Swiss chard (spinach can be substituted) and set aside.
- 4
Prepare 17.6 oz (500g) of cleaned octopus and 7.1 oz (200g) of shrimp.
- 5
Combine 10.6 oz (300g) of beef large intestine with 2 tbsp of pineapple kiwi sauce, mix well, then place in a bag and refrigerate for at least 12 hours to marinate.
- 6
In a bowl, combine 1 cup of water, 6 tbsp of gochugaru (고춧가루), 1 tbsp of soy sauce, 1 tbsp of gochujang (고추장), 3 tbsp of minced garlic, 4 tbsp of corn syrup, 1 tsp of black pepper, 0.5 tbsp of sugar, 1 tbsp of Beef Dashida (소고기다시다), and 1 tsp of MSG (미원). Mix well to create the seasoning sauce.
- 7
Finally, add 1 tbsp of chili oil to the seasoning sauce and mix well.
- 8
In a pot, place all the chopped vegetables (green onion, onion, cabbage, Swiss chard). Arrange the marinated beef large intestine, shrimp, and octopus on top, then pour all the prepared seasoning sauce over everything.
- 9
Bring to a boil over high heat and simmer until all ingredients are cooked through and the broth is flavorful.
- 10
Once cooked, turn off the heat or reduce to low. Add pre-soaked glass noodles or udon noodles without stirring, allowing them to cook gently in the hot broth.
💡 Tips
When tenderizing the beef large intestine, use fresh pineapple and kiwi blended in a 1:1 ratio. If purchasing pineapple is inconvenient, using 100% kiwi is also acceptable.
After tasting the basic recipe, you can adjust the flavor by adding 1 tsp of sugar, 0.5 tbsp of Beef Dashida (소고기다시다), and 1 tbsp of gochujang (고추장) according to your preference for a richer and spicier taste.
If using oligosaccharide instead of corn syrup, use half the amount, which is 2 tbsp.
You can choose to simmer for a longer time to deepen the flavors from the ingredients, or serve immediately to enjoy the crunchy texture of the vegetables, depending on your personal preference.
A tip for preventing the noodles from becoming soggy and enjoying them perfectly is to add the glass noodles or udon noodles after turning off the heat and let them cook in the residual heat of the hot pot.
🥢 Who This Is For
Spicy and hearty Nakgopsae is a special hot pot dish perfect for the whole family to enjoy. It's also an excellent choice for gatherings with friends or for a special dinner. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a satisfying meal.
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