Kimchi food series : Budae Jjigae

Budae jjigae, often known as "army stew," is one of the foods that foreigners invariably enjoy when they try it. There are many variations of budae jjigae in Korea, but I'd like to introduce the most basic version of this dish. Enjoy!

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Budae-Jjigae

T = Tablespoon

t = teaspoon

Ingredients (for 2-3 servings)

• Spam 150g

• Sausage 200g

• Kimchi 100g (1/2cup)

• Tofu 200g (optional)

• Onion 1

• Green onion 1

• Cheddar cheese 1 slice

• Seasoning sauce

• Shin Ramyun (or any other ramen)

Seasoning Sauce (for 2-3 servings)

• Gochujang 2T

• Gochugaru 2T (or substitute 1 extra tablespoon of gochujang)

• Minced garlic 2T

• Soy sauce 2T

• Black pepper

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How to make

1. Thinly slice the spam and sausages.

2. Cut the tofu into pieces about one-third the size of a phone.

3. Thinly slice the onion and green onion.

4. Put the spam, sausages, kimchi, tofu, onion, and green onion in a pot, and add 2/3 of the seasoning sauce.

5. Add 1L of water and a slice of cheddar cheese, then bring to a boil.

6. Once boiling, add one packet of Shin Ramyun and half of the ramyeon powder, and cook until the noodles are done.

7. Taste the broth and add more seasoning sauce if it’s too bland.

Tip

• It’s even better when served with rice.

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Score : 9/10