Army Stew

Army Stew

Army stew, also known as budae jjigae, is a popular Korean dish made with a variety of ingredients including spam, sausages, instant noodles, and kimchi.

Ingredients

  • Water (4 cups)
  • Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
  • Sugar (1 tablespoon)
  • Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
  • Gochujang (korean red pepper paste) (2 tablespoons)
  • Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
  • Green onions (2, chopped)
  • Onion (1, sliced)
  • Canned baked beans (1/2 cup)
  • Tofu (1/2 block, sliced)
  • Kimchi (1 cup, chopped)
  • Instant ramen noodles (2 packs)
  • Sausages (4, sliced)
  • Spam (1 can, sliced)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced spam and sausages, and cook until browned.
  3. Add the sliced onion and minced garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent.
  4. Add the chopped kimchi and cook for a few minutes.
  5. Add the gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Stir well to combine.
  6. Add the water and bring to a boil.
  7. Add the instant ramen noodles, tofu, and canned baked beans. Cook for a few more minutes until the noodles are cooked.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onions.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Dietary Information

Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 30 minutes • Calories: 500 • Fat: 20g • Carbs: 40g • Protein: 25g • Sodium: 1500mg • Sugar: 5g