Budae Jjigae – Korean-American stew
Recipe by THE YELLOW RICE
A comforting Korean stew inspired by American army cuisine during the Korean War. It combines Spam, sausages, kimchi, tofu, white beans in tomato sauce and instant noodles, all flavored with a slightly sweet gochujang sauce. Perfect to share with friends or family.
MediumKoreanServes 4
Printable version with shopping checklist
Source Video
16m
Prep
27m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
53m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$14.60
Per serving:$3.65
Critical Success Points
- • Open the Spam can without deforming it to ease slicing.
- • Cook the noodles just enough to keep them firm.
- • Simmer the stew on low heat, covered, for exactly 10 minutes.
Safety Warnings
- • Be careful of boiling water splashes when cooking the noodles.
- • Use a sharp knife to avoid cuts.
- • Ensure the Spam and sausages are hot before eating.
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