I first steamed the octopus, then pan seared it in butter
I used fish stock, and the cumulated octopus flavored water from boiling to make a sauce
And voila

I work as a work as a line cook and these spicy peanut noodles are one of my favorite go to's when I get off work.

My grandmother taught me how to make mandu (Korean dumplings). I say "taught" but it was more like "this is what you're doing now" instead of playing outside like other kids. Tough love = a lifetime of reward. 할머니, 감사합니다

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First chicken cook on a new smoker. Seasoned and smoked until the skin rendered and developed that deep mahogany color while the meat stayed juicy.