Description
Live webfoot octopus chopped into pieces. Eaten while the tentacles are still actively squirming on the plate, dipped in simple sesame oil and salt.
Restaurants serving Sannakji (Live Octopus)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Live webfoot octopus
- Sesame oil
- Coarse salt
- White sesame seeds
Instructions
- Clean live octopus vigorously with salt.
- Rapidly chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Drizzle with sesame oil, salt, and sesame seeds; serve immediately.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Sesame oil nuttiness and salt
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Irreplaceable - freshness is key)
Pairing
Soju(Chamisul)
Trivia
[Hardcore] Shin-Okubo seafood joints pull them straight from tanks. Incredible for videos, but requires courage to eat.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] The suction cups will literally stick to your tongue and mouth. You must chew thoroughly to avoid choking. This 'battle in the mouth' is the appeal.
Allergen
Octopus, Sesame