5 Recipes for Korean Army Stew You Can Make at Home - Perfect as Comfort Food

Kapanlagi.com - In the midst of cold weather or when you want to enjoy a warming dish, Korean Army Stew or Budae Jjigae is the perfect choice. This fusion soup was born from the creativity of the Korean people after the war by combining various foods.

Among them are ramen, processed meat, and kimchi in one boiling pot. Although it was initially created from leftover ingredients from American soldiers' rations, Budae Jjigae has now evolved into a beloved comfort food and a favorite dish worldwide.

Now, for those of you who want to make it, here are the recipes for Korean army stew that you can make yourself at home. Let's check it out, KLovers!

1. Classic Budae Jjigae

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A Korean fusion soup that originated after the Korean War, combining instant ramen, processed meat, and kimchi. This Korean army stew dish offers a unique blend of Korean and Western flavors. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

- 1 pack of instant ramen

- 4 slices of sausage

- 4 slices of spam

- 200g kimchi

- 100g tofu

- 2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili powder)

- 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)

- 2 cloves of garlic

- 1 tbsp soy sauce

- Green onions

- 4 cups of water

Instructions:

1. Sauté garlic until fragrant

2. Add water, gochugaru, and gochujang

3. Add kimchi, cook until boiling

4. Arrange sausage, spam, and tofu

5. Add ramen

6. Sprinkle green onions

7. Serve hot.

2. Seafood Budae Jjigae

A variation of Korean army stew that replaces processed meat with a variety of fresh seafood, creating a lighter and healthier flavor. Here is how to make it:

Ingredients:

- 200g shrimp

- 200g squid

- 100g clams

- 1 pack of ramen

- 200g kimchi

- 2 tbsp gochugaru

- 2 tbsp gochujang

- 2 cloves garlic

- Green onions

- 4 cups water

How to Make:

1. Make the broth by sautéing garlic

2. Add gochugaru and gochujang

3. Add kimchi

4. Arrange the seafood

5. Add the ramen

6. Cook until done

7. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

3. Vegetarian Budae Jjigae

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This Korean army stew is a vegetarian version that remains delicious with the addition of mushrooms, tofu, and vegetables as a substitute for meat. Here is how to make this Korean army stew:

Ingredients:

- 200g tofu

- 200g shiitake mushrooms

- 100g enoki mushrooms

- 1 pack of vegetarian ramen

- 200g kimchi

- 2 tbsp gochugaru

- 2 tbsp gochujang

- Vegetables (carrots, bok choy)

- Green onions

- 4 cups water

How to Make:

1. Boil water with the spices

2. Add kimchi and mushrooms

3. Add tofu

4. Add vegetables

5. Add ramen

6. Cook until done

7. Garnish with green onions.

4. Budae Jjigae Cheese Lovers

This variation of Korean army stew is a modern version with the addition of melted cheese, creating a creamy texture and richer flavor. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

- 4 slices of sausage

- 4 slices of spam

- 200g kimchi

- 1 pack of ramen

- 200g mozzarella cheese

- 2 tablespoons gochugaru

- 2 tablespoons gochujang

- Green onions

- 4 cups of water

Instructions:

1. Prepare the broth with the spices

2. Arrange the ingredients in a pot

3. Cook until boiling

4. Add the ramen

5. Place the cheese on top

6. Wait for the cheese to melt

7. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

5. Budae Jjigae Extra Spicy

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This Korean army stew is a spicy version with the addition of fresh chili peppers and spicy seasonings, perfect for spicy food lovers. Here’s how to make this Korean army stew:

Ingredients:

- 4 slices of sausage

- 4 slices of spam

- 200g kimchi

- 1 pack of ramen

- 4 tablespoons gochugaru

- 3 tablespoons gochujang

- 5 bird's eye chilies

- 2 red chilies

- Green onions

- 4 cups of water

Instructions:

1. Sauté the chilies and spices

2. Add water

3. Add the kimchi

4. Arrange the processed meats

5. Add the ramen

6. Cook until done

7. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Those are some recipes for Korean army stew that you can make at home right now, KLovers. Because if not now, when else?

(kpl/dhm)