Savor the Flavor: Budae Jjigae One-Pot Korean Army Stew

Experience Budae Jjigae, a comforting one-pot Korean Army Stew that blends savory Korean flavors with American staples.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Soups

Cuisine: Korean

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

4 cloves Garlic minced
1 medium Onion diced
200 grams Spam sliced
200 grams Sausage sliced
1 cup Kimchi well-fermented

For the Flavor

2 tablespoons Gochugaru adjust for spice level
2 tablespoons Gochujang adjust for spice level
3 tablespoons Soy Sauce low-sodium optional
1 tablespoon Mirin or sugar
1 teaspoon Sugar adjust to taste
1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked

For the Stew

200 grams Tofu firm, cubed
100 grams Enoki Mushrooms or preferred variety
100 grams Rice Cakes optional
2 packs Ramen Noodles or any instant noodles
100 grams Cheese mozzarella or cheddar

For Garnish

2 stalks Green Onions chopped

Equipment

Large pot or Dutch oven

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the sauce by combining minced garlic, gochugaru, gochujang, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth.
Layer the prepared Spam, sausage, tofu, rice cakes, onion, enoki mushrooms, and kimchi in a pot.
Pour the prepared sauce over the layered ingredients and add chicken broth until just submerged.
Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, about 5–7 minutes.
Add ramen noodles and cheese, then cover and cook for an additional 4–5 minutes.
Garnish with chopped green onions before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize the spice level and protein options as desired for a personalized dish.

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