Budae Jjigae (Army Stew)

Name: Budae Jjigae (Army Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 cups baechu (napa cabbage) kimchi; 2 hot dogs (or sausages); 3 strips bacon (or about 3 ounces fatty pork),; ⅓ can of spam (about 4 ounces); 4 ounces tofu, sliced (about 1/2-inch thick); 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced; 3 to 4 mushroom caps, sliced; 2 scallions, cut into 2 inch pieces; 1/4 red bell pepper, sliced - optional; 4 cups anchovy broth (or beef or chicken stock) (More if you want extra broth. You can also use water.); 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean red chili pepper flakes) (Use more for a spicier stew); 1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean red chili pepper paste); 1 tablespoon soup soy sauce (or salt to taste); 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 to 2 tablespoons broth or water; black pepper to taste; 1 package instant ramyeon noodles

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Budae jjigae (Army stew) is easy to make. As long as it has kimchi and some American processed meats, it’s a budae jjigae. This budae jjigae recipe will give you a few tips for making it delicious!

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:25:30 GMT