Ambitious Deliciousness – Dont Eat Lazy.

Happy Friday! New York is finally seeking a peek of that glorious sun we’ve been missing for a while. I have a feeling it won’t be long before I feel the need to stop using my oven altogether, so I’m going to enjoy this wonderful in-between-season.

Nakji Bokkeum is a stir fry using two Korean spices: red pepper flakes and red pepper paste, along with sugar, producing a sweet and spicy balance.

On  a Saturday night, while trying to figure out what to do for dinner, I remembered that I had some frozen octopus. This dish came together quickly, using the ingredients I had on hand. Sure, a Korean green pepper would have added a nice bit of heat to this recipe, but it was still pretty darn tasty for something created on the fly. I ran out of red pepper flakes so I added my secret ingredient: curry powder. Just little bit will add a new subtle layer of heat and depth.

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One of the beautiful things about cooking is experimenting. Throw something in there and see if it tastes good. Is it the most amazing thing you’ve ever tasted? Great! You’ve discovered something new.

Does it make you want to throw up? Good! Then you’ll remember not to do it again next time (hopefully).

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