Budae jjigae – “army base stew” – arose after the Korean War, when food was scarce and leftovers from US military bases like Spam and sausages were used.
Today it is a nostalgic comfort stew: spicy gochujang broth meets sausage, tofu, kimchi and instant noodles – hearty and convivial.
Servings4
Time35 min
LevelEasy
Ingredients
Luncheon meat (Spam) & sausages★200 g / 4
Kimchi★150 g
Tofu★200 g
Gochujang & gochugaru★1 tbsp each
Garlic & spring onionsome of each
Instant ramen noodles★1 pack
Broth800 ml
★ = available authentic in the Asia Boutique
Preparation
1
Layer Spam, sausages, tofu and kimchi in a shallow pot.
2
Add gochujang, gochugaru and garlic.
3
Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
4
Add the instant noodles and let them cook.
5
Scatter with spring onion and serve hot at the table.
Make it original
Gochujang, gochugaru and ramen noodles for budae jjigae are in the Asia Boutique.
