octopus. Little Octopus? Bangtang. Healthy food.

 

Let’s take a look at octopus, which is considered a health food for Koreans and has a good taste and texture.

Octopus is a mollusk belonging to the octopus family that lives in mudflats. In the Korean peninsula, which is surrounded by the sea on three sides, octopus has been used in various foods for a long time.

For reference, octopus is used in foreign countries, but it is also a food that is avoided.

This is because in Korea, octopuses are eaten raw.

That's why octopus tangtangi is a challenging food for foreigners.

Octopus is rich in taurine, which suppresses cholesterol, prevents anemia, and helps the cardiovascular system, making it an excellent nutritional tonic. The potassium contained in octopus prevents high blood pressure by excreting sodium out of the body. It contains a large amount of amino acids that detoxify the liver, and its strong antioxidant effect eliminates free radicals and is effective in preventing cancer and aging. Lastly, the DHA component contained in octopus has an excellent effect on brain health by activating brain cells.

Octopus stir-fry(낙지볶음) is a food made by boiling octopus in boiling water, adding vegetables such as cabbage, carrots, and peppers, and adding red pepper paste seasoning. It is a food enjoyed by many people due to its spicy yet sweet taste.

Octopus can also be dipped in sesame oil and eaten as wild octopus tangtangi(산낙지 탕탕이).

In the movie “Old Boy,” there was a scene where the main character eats a whole live octopus, and it appeared as a food experience menu for foreigners.

▶매콤한 낙지볶음 맛집 5곳

• 골목안채(Main house in alley)
  
• 역전회관(Station Hall)
• 서린낙지(Frosty Octopus)
• 유림낙지(Yurim Octopus)
• 이강순실비집(Lee Kang-soon’s Silbi Collection)