Octopus Poke with Kimchi
A quick octopus poke tossed with kimchi, soy, sesame oil, and honey for a briny, spicy bowl that can stand alone or top rice.
Prep 10 min · Total 15 min · Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
- 12 ounces boiled octopus, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 ounces sweet onion, such as Maui or Vidalia, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 scallion, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces kimchi, roughly chopped, plus 1 tablespoon juice from the jar
- 4 teaspoons soy sauce, more or less to taste
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, more or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon honey, more or less to taste
- Kochukaru, to taste
- Kosher salt
- Steamed rice
Directions
In a bowl, add the octopus, onion, scallion, kimchi with its juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey, then toss until everything is evenly mixed. Season with chili flakes and salt to suit your taste. Let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes, then serve it as is or over steamed rice.