A hearty and comforting dish, Budae Jjigae (or army stew) is a Korean specialty born after the Korean War, a time when American ingredients like Spam and sausages entered the local diet. Today, it's a warm, popular winter dish, perfect for sharing with friends.
This stew, made with kimchi, gochujang, tofu, and meats, offers an intense blend of savory, fermented, and spicy flavors, softened by tender tteok, ramen, and melted cheese.
Provided you have the ingredients, it's a simple and quick recipe to make, with a flavorful and convivial result perfect for sharing!
⏱️ Duration
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Cooking: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
🍳 Ingredients (for 3 to 4 people)
- 200 g tteok (Korean rice cakes)
- 1 can of spam, sliced
- 100 g bacon, sliced
- 2 smoked sausages, sliced
- 150 g firm tofu, sliced
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 spring onions, cut into pieces
- 200 g napa cabbage kimchi, chopped
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dasida broth (beef or anchovy)
- 600 ml water
- 1 block instant ramen
- 1 slice processed cheese
🔪 Preparation
Prepare the broth
In a pot, heat 600 ml of water with 1 tablespoon of Dasida broth. Keep warm.
Arrange the ingredients
In a large pot or wide skillet, arrange the Spam, bacon, sausages, tteok, and tofu in a circle.
Place the onions, spring onions, and then the kimchi in the center.
Add the seasonings
In a small bowl, mix the gochujang, soy sauce, and sugar. Pour this mixture directly over the ingredients in the skillet.
Add the broth
Then pour the hot broth into the skillet, covering all the ingredients well.
Simmer
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until the tteok are tender.
Add the ramen and cheese
Add the ramen block to the center of the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Then place a slice of processed cheese on top. Cover for a few moments to melt it.
Serve hot
Serve immediately, directly in the pot in the center of the table or in individual warm bowls.
1 comment
Bonne recette, pratique et rapide.