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Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Stew)
Budae Jjigae, Korean Army Stew, is a hearty, spicy, and comforting fusion of Korean and American flavors. Filled with Spam, sausage, kimchi, and ramen, it’s the ultimate hot pot to enjoy with family and friends.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 855 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Korean
Ingredients
Budae jjigae sauce
- 3 tbsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 tbsp Korean chili paste (gochujang)
- 2 tbsp Korean soup soy sauce (gukganjang)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Budae jjigae hot pot
- 12 oz (340 g) can SPAM sliced
- 8 oz (227 g) can pork and beans
- 4.6 oz (130 g) can vienna sausage drained
- 3 hot dogs sliced in half
- 1 lb (450 g) firm tofu sliced
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) sour kimchi sliced
- 1/2 onion sliced
- 3 oz (85 g) mushroom sliced
- 4 cup (960 ml) chicken stock low sodium
- 1 instant ramen noodles noodles only
Optional ingredients
- 1 slice cheddar cheese
- 1/3 lb (150 g) ground pork
- 6 Frozen dumplings
- 3 oz (85 g) rice cake rounds
- 1/2 Asian leek sliced
Instructions
- To prepare Budae jigae sauce, mix together Korean chili flakes (gochugaru), gochujang, soy sauces, garlic, and pepper in a small mixing bowl; set aside.
- To arrange ingredients in a pan, put slices of onion on the bottom of a shallow pan. Arrange the jjigae fillings (Spam slices, hot dogs, sausage, tofu, mushroom, kimchi, and etc) as you please.
- Add instant ramen noodles, cheese and the seasoning paste. Pour in enough stock to barely cover everything.
- Place the pan on the stove (I recommend using a portable burner right on the table) and bring the stew to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer. Stir the seasoning paste to distribute it throughout the stew. Stir ramen noodles to cook evenly in the simmering stock.
- Serving Tip: When the ramen noodle is soft and chewy, enjoy the noodles first on individual plates or bowls before they get soggy. Then you can serve the stew hot right at the table, dishing out a portion.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
855kcal
(43%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
51g
(78%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
23g
Cholesterol
131mg
(44%)
Sodium
3197mg
(133%)
Potassium
1222mg
(35%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1832IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
241mg
(24%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 855
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 855kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 3197mg | 133% |
| Potassium | 1222mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1832IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 241mg | 24% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.