Korean Army Stew

This is perhaps the greatest cheap homemade soup/stew you will ever eat in your life. It's incredibly simple, can be made in a typical college dorm room, and is done in just a few minutes. All thanks to the classic Budae Jjigae!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

For sauce, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk to combine.

Step 2

In a large bowl, add in mushrooms and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 12 minutes.

Step 3

Remove from the liquid and ring out all liquid. Remove the mushrooms stems, slice evenly, and set to the side.

Step 4

Slice spam and sausage into even pieces.

Step 5

Heat a large pot over medium heat until hot. Sear spam and sausage (separately) for 2-3 per side.

Step 6

Add oil to pan if needed. Reduce pan to medium and add in sliced green onions, sliced button mushrooms and saute for 1-2 minutes.

Step 7

Add chopped kimchi in and stir to combine. Saute for another minute.

Step 8

Add the sauce in once the mushrooms begin to soften. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.

Step 9

Add the chicken stock and mushroom stock and stir to combine. Turn heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.

Step 10

Immediately reduce to low once boiling. Let simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 11

While simmering, gently add in the ramen noodles. Press down to submerge and cover with a lid and cook 3-4 minutes.

Step 12

Once noodles are finished cooking, add in the seared spam and sausage, shiitake mushrooms, and topped with two slices of american cheese. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 13

Top with green onions and serve immediately.

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