Jukkumi Sister

## 🐙 Jjukkumi Jeongsik (Webfoot Octopus Set Menu) **Jjukkumi Jeongsik** is a traditional Korean **set meal (Jeongsik)** centered around a main dish featuring **Jjukkumi (Webfoot Octopus)**, a popular seasonal seafood, accompanied by a variety of **side dishes (Banchan)**. * **Jjukkumi (Webfoot Octopus)**: A small cephalopod belonging to the octopus family, known for its excellent chewy texture and savory flavor, especially when in season (typically spring). While commonly spelled "Jjukkumi," the standard spelling is "Jukkumi." * **Main Dish**: The core of the meal is a dish made with jjukkumi. The most common form is **'Jjukkumi Bokkeum,'** where the octopus is **stir-fried with vegetables in a spicy sauce.** (Sometimes, it might be 'Jik-hwa Jjukkumi Bokkeum,' which is stir-fried over an open flame for a smoky flavor.) * **Jeongsik (Set Menu)**: In addition to the main dish, the Jeongsik includes rice, soup (or stew), and various **Banchan** (small side dishes like salad, seasoned vegetables, and kimchi), presented as a full table setting. * **Key Feature**: It often involves mixing the spicy jjukkumi with rice, and it is frequently served with complementary dishes like *dotorimuk-sabal* (acorn jelly in cold broth) or pancakes/pizza, offering a **rich, diverse, and hearty meal.** **In summary,** it is a **set menu** featuring **Spicy Stir-fried Jjukkumi** as the main item, served alongside rice, soup, and an abundance of side dishes.