Description
Budae Jjigae, also known as Army Stew, is a popular Korean stew made with a mix of ingredients like SPAM, sausages, tofu, mushrooms, Kimchi, ramen noodles, and rice cakes in a flavorful spicy broth. This hearty dish is perfect for sharing and enjoying with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Main
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 200 g SPAM, thinly sliced
- 4 cocktail Frankfurt sausages (150g), thinly & diagonally sliced
- 250 g tofu, sliced
- 200 g enoki mushrooms, base stem removed & stems separated
- 200 g king oyster mushrooms, thinly sliced lengthways
- 100 g shiitake mushroom caps, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup aged Kimchi, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 110 g instant ramen noodles
- 50 g Korean rice cakes for soup, soaked in cold water if frozen
- 30 g green onion, thinly & diagonally sliced
- 1–2 slices of cheese
Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Korean chili flakes (Gochugaru)
- 2 Tbsp rice wine (mirin)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp Korean chili paste (Gochujang)
- Few sprinkles ground black pepper
Instructions
- Assemble the main ingredients: Place all main ingredients in a shallow pot except for instant ramen noodles, rice cakes, green onion, and cheese. Add the sauce in the middle and pour the stock into the pot. Close the lid and boil on medium-high heat for about 8 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients: Add the instant ramen noodles, rice cakes, green onion, and cheese on top of the pot. Boil uncovered until the noodles are cooked, about 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
- Serve: Distribute soup, protein, and vegetables into individual soup bowls. Enjoy with steamed rice and other Korean side dishes.
Notes
- 1 Tbsp = 15 ml, 1 Cup = 250 ml
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
