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Octopus and Bitter Melon Salad with Doubanjiang Dressing

Cost $8, save $5

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 10 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Seafood

    • 🐙 100g boiled octopus, thinly sliced

  • Vegetables

    • 🌱 1/2 bag bean sprouts
    • 1/2 bitter melon, thinly sliced

  • Dressing

    • 🧂 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp vinegar
    • 1 tbsp sesame oil
    • 1/3 tsp doubanjiang
    • 🍬 Pinch of sugar
    • Pinch of pepper

STEPS

1

Thinly slice the boiled octopus. Cut the bitter melon in half, remove seeds and pith, and slice thinly.

2

Boil water in a pot, add bean sprouts and bitter melon, and cook for about 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold water, then squeeze out excess moisture.

3

Mix the dressing ingredients (soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, doubanjiang, sugar, and pepper) in a bowl. Arrange the bean sprouts and bitter melon on a plate, top with octopus slices, and drizzle with the dressing.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

150

Calories

  • 10g
    Protein
  • 8g
    Carbs
  • 6g
    Fats

💡 Tips

Use fresh octopus for better texture and flavor.Adjust the amount of doubanjiang based on your spice tolerance.Chill the salad before serving for a refreshing taste.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.