Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Base Stew) Recipe

Name: Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Base Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) can fully cooked luncheon meat (such as SPAM(R)), sliced; 14 ounces smoked sausage (such as Eckrich(R)), sliced; 1 large onion, sliced; 6 ounces kimchi; 1/4 cup Korean red pepper powder; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste); 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 2 (32 ounce) containers chicken broth; 7 3/4 ounces ramen noodles (such as Ottogi Ramyonsari(R)); 1 slice American cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) can fully cooked luncheon meat (such as SPAM(R)), sliced
14 ounces smoked sausage (such as Eckrich(R)), sliced
1 large onion, sliced
6 ounces kimchi
1/4 cup Korean red pepper powder
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 (32 ounce) containers chicken broth
7 3/4 ounces ramen noodles (such as Ottogi Ramyonsari(R))
1 slice American cheese (optional)

1
Divide luncheon meat into 2 piles on either side of a stock pot. Layer sausage, onion, and kimchi on top, leaving an empty space in the center of the pot.
2
Mix red pepper powder, soy sauce, gochujang, garlic, and black pepper together in a small bowl; pour into the center of the pot. Sprinkle in green onion. Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer stew, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
3
Bring a pot of water to a boil; add ramen noodles. Cook and stir until partially cooked and softened, about 2 minutes. Drain; stir into stew. Cook and stir until ramen noodles are tender but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Top stew with American cheese.

360

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) can fully cooked luncheon meat (such as SPAM(R)), sliced, 14 ounces smoked sausage (such as Eckrich(R)), sliced, 1 large onion, sliced, 6 ounces kimchi, and more.

Yes, Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Base Stew) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Base Stew)

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