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Osam-Bulgogi, spicy squid and pork dish with fresh green onions
Korean Osam-Bulgogi with squid and pork

Osam-Bulgogi (Spicy Squid and Pork Stir-Fry)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes
Osam-Bulgogi is an exciting Korean 'surf and turf' dish. The name is a playful contraction of squid (ojingeo) and pork belly (samgyeopsal). The soul of the dish is the fiery red, sweet-spicy marinade that caramelizes on the meat. The richness of pork fat perfectly coats the chewy squid, creating a flavor explosion best served with plain rice.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 410 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Korean

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large mixing bowl (for marinade)
  • Wok or heavy skillet (for frying)
  • Sharp knife (for scoring squid)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Sesame
⚠️ Shellfish (Squid)

Instructions

1 ✓

Rinse squid, cut open the body, and score surface in a crisscross pattern (without cutting through). Then cut into 1 inch strips. Slice pork into thin bite-sized pieces.

Tip: Scoring looks nice and increases surface area for sauce to cling to.
2 ✓

Make the marinade: grate garlic and ginger, slice chili. Mix with soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and half the sesame seeds.

Tip: Sugar helps caramelization and balances the saltiness of soy sauce.
3 ✓

Toss meat and squid in marinade. Let sit for 15-20 minutes.

Tip: Don't marinate squid too long in salt or it may lose water and toughen up.
4 ✓

Heat skillet or wok until smoking hot. Add the marinated mixture (sauce included). Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until pork is cooked and squid turns opaque white.

Tip: High heat is crucial to sear quickly rather than boil in its own juices.
5 ✓

Serve topped with chopped fresh green onions and remaining sesame seeds.

Tip: Fresh onion crunch cuts through the heavy, spicy meat sauce.

Recipe FAQ

My squid turned tough, why?
Likely cooked too long. Squid proteins harden quickly with heat, so cook fast over high heat.
Which pork cut to choose?
Fatty cuts like belly or shoulder (butt) are best because the fat keeps the dish juicy in the spicy sauce.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Squid (cleaned)
  • 7 oz Pork Belly or Loin (thinly sliced)
  • 4 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 1 pc Chili Pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 2 stalks Green Onions