Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Base Stew)部隊鍋
Budae Jjigae is a Korean army base stew with origins from the Korean War era. This hearty one-pot dish combines processed meats (spam, sausages, hot dogs), kimchi, glass noodles, baked beans, tofu, and fresh vegetables in a spicy, savory broth. It's cooked and served in a bubbling hot pot at the table, meant for sharing among 2-4 people. The blend of Western processed ingredients with Korean spices creates a uniquely comforting dish.
01Ingredients
- 200g Spam
- 150g Sausage
- 150g Hot dog
- 200g Kimchi
- 100g Firm tofu
- 100g Glass noodles
- 100g Instant ramen noodles
- 100g Baked beans in tomato sauce
- 150g Shiitake mushroom
- 4 stalks Scallion
- 8 leaves Perilla leaf
- 800ml Beef stock
- 200ml Gochujang (Korean red chili paste) broth
- 2tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1tbsp Soy sauce
- 1tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1tsp Sugar
- 1tbsp Sesame seeds
Nutrition (per serving)652kcal
- Protein28.5g
- Carbs52.3g
- Fat38.2g
Fiber 4.1 gSodium 1847 mg
02Steps
- Slice Spam into 1cm thick pieces. Cut Sausage and Hot dog into 2cm diagonal slices. Cut Kimchi into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice Firm tofu into 1.5cm cubes. Slice Shiitake mushroom. Cut Scallion into 3cm segments. Have Glass noodles and Instant ramen noodles ready.
- In a Korean stone hot pot (or heavy-bottomed pot), combine Beef stock, Gochujang broth base, Gochugaru, Soy sauce, Sesame oil, Garlic, and Sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Arrange Spam, Sausage, and Hot dog slices around the pot in a circle. Push them into the broth slightly.
- Add Shiitake mushroom slices and Firm tofu cubes to the broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add Glass noodles and Kimchi pieces to the broth. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until noodles are soft.
- Add Instant ramen noodles and break them up gently. Add Baked beans. Simmer for 3 minutes until noodles are cooked.
- Top with Scallion segments and Perilla leaves. Drizzle with a bit more Sesame oil.
- Garnish with Sesame seeds. Serve immediately in the hot pot at the table while bubbling. Each person eats directly from the communal pot.
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