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Budae Jjigae (Army Stew)

Budae Jjigae (Army Stew)

🇰🇷 Korea35 minprotein.Soup
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Servings
4

Ingredients

Proteins

  • 340 g Canned Ham (e.g., Spam), sliced
  • 5 link Sausages, sliced diagonally
  • 200 g Firm Tofu, sliced into 1cm thick pieces

Aromatics

  • 2 stalks Green Onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper

Sauces & Seasonings

  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 960 ml Water or Anchovy Broth

Vegetables

  • 100 g Enoki Mushrooms, trimmed and separated
  • 0.25 cup Baked Beans

Other

  • 200 g Kimchi, chopped
  • 2 packs Instant Ramen Noodles (discard seasoning packets)
  • 2 slices Cheese (e.g., American or Cheddar)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the sauce by combining Gochujang, Gochugaru, Soy Sauce, Sugar, Minced Garlic, and Black Pepper in a small bowl. Mix well until a smooth paste forms.

  2. 2

    Arrange the Kimchi, Canned Ham, Sausages, Firm Tofu, Enoki Mushrooms, and half of the Green Onions neatly in a shallow pot or hot pot.

  3. 3

    Spoon the prepared sauce mixture into the center of the arranged ingredients.

  4. 4

    Pour the Water or Anchovy Broth evenly over all the ingredients.

  5. 5

    Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until most ingredients are cooked through and the flavors have melded.

  6. 6

    Add the Instant Ramen Noodles and Baked Beans (if using) to the pot. Push the noodles down into the broth to submerge them.

  7. 7

    Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes, or until the ramen noodles are cooked to your desired tenderness.

  8. 8

    If using, place the Cheese Slices on top of the noodles and ingredients. Cover the pot briefly to allow the cheese to melt.

  9. 9

    Garnish with the remaining Green Onions. Serve the Budae Jjigae hot directly from the pot, often with a bowl of rice on the side.

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