Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Stew)

Ingredients

Water

4 cups

Sesame oil

1 tablespoon

Sugar

1 teaspoon

Soy sauce

2 tablespoons

Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)

2 tablespoons

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Green onions

4, chopped

Onion

1 large, sliced

Tofu

1 block, cut into cubes

Kimchi

1 cup, chopped

Instant ramen noodles

2 packs

Sausages

2, sliced

Spam

1 can, sliced

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced spam and sausages to the pot, cooking until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic, sliced onion, and chopped kimchi. Sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
4. In a small bowl, combine the gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, and a splash of the water. Mix well and add this mixture to the pot, stirring to coat the ingredients evenly.
5. Pour in the remaining water and bring the stew to a boil.
6. Once boiling, add the instant ramen noodles and tofu cubes. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the noodles are tender and the tofu is heated through.
7. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
8. Serve hot and enjoy with a side of rice or additional kimchi for an authentic experience.