How to Upgrade a Frozen Jjukkumi Meal Kit: Korean Spicy Octopus Recipe Hack
There’s a reason jjukkumi bokkeum (spicy stir-fried webfoot octopus) is one of the most beloved comfort foods in Korea — that fiery, smoky, and addictive sauce clinging to tender, chewy octopus is exactly what you crave after a busy week. This weekend, I took a simple frozen meal kit and turned it into a restaurant-worthy surf-and-turf style dinner at home. Here’s how you can easily do it too. Where to Find It: Smart Shopping I picked up the Nangman Stir-Fried Webfoot Octopus (Original) meal kit at Hannam Mart in Burnaby . This week it was on sale — marked down from $14.99 to just $8.99 ! Sunny’s Pro Tip: Korean grocery stores regularly rotate weekly sales on frozen meal kits, fresh banchan, and specialty seafood. It’s always worth checking the sale end-caps every visit. I’ll be sharing more local sale finds here on the blog, so keep an eye out! The Luxury Upgrade: Pan-Seared Jumbo Scallops ...