SQUID AND OCTOPUS MARINATE ENJOY DAN:

                    SQUID AND OCTOPUS MARINATE by CHEF DAN:

Serves 2-3

INGREDIENTS:

1/2- pound squid

1/2-pound baby octopus

1 cucumber, slice on a mandolin

MARINATE:

2 tablespoons Korean red chili pepper (gochujang)

1 tablespoon EACH soy sauce, mirin, and lemon juice

1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

2 coves garlic, smashed

1 thumb-size fresh ginger, grated

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Rinse the squid and octopus under cold running water.

2.   Combine the marinate ingredients.

3.   Pour over squid and octopus and mix to coat well.

4.   Marinate for 4 hours or overnight in the fridge.

5.   Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium-heat when sizzling.

6.   Add squid and octopus sear for bout 2- 3 minutes (NO LONGER)

7.   Top with toasted sesame seeds.

8.   Place cucumber slice on the side and serve.

ENJOY DAN;                                  SING SONGS AND EAT OCTOPUS!!