KOREAN ARMY STEW (BUDAE JJIGAE)

KOREAN ARMY STEW (BUDAE JJIGAE):

Budae Jjigae, a famous Korean-American fusion meal, is known as Korean army stew (or army stew). It has processed meats in cans, like Spam, but also has instant ramen noodles and kimchi for a distinctively Korean flavor. Even though it isn’t food of the highest caliber, it tastes fantastic and has a fascinating history.

The economy of Korea collapsed and the country’s territory was destroyed as the Korean War came to an end in 1953. Food was in short supply, and for the next few years, a lot of people relied on United Nations and American relief assistance.The original Korean-American fusion meal, budae jjigae, was first created as a very simple stew that combined American canned goods with regional Korean ingredients. Since then, throughout Korea’s period of fast development, this army stew has grown in popularity and developed into a traditional Koranic meal.

INGREDIENTS:

FOR BUDAE JJIGAE SAUCE

• 3 tbsp Korean chili flakes 
• 1 tbsp Korean chili paste 
• 2 tbsp Korean soup soy sauce
• one tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

FOR BUDAE JJIGAE STEW

• 12 oz can Spam
• 8 oz can pork and beans
• 4.6 oz can Vienna sausage
• 3 hot dogs, sliced in half
• 1 lb firm tofu
• 2/3 cup sliced sour kimchi, 
• ½ sliced onion, 
• 3 oz mushroom
• 4 cup chicken stock
• 1 instant ramen noodles

Doenjang Jjigae (Korean Soybean Paste Stew)

OPTIONAL STEW INGREDIENTS

• 1 slice cheddar cheese
• 1/3 lb ground pork
• 6 frozen dumplings
• 3 oz rice cake rounds
• 1/2 Asian leek

KOREAN BIBIMBAP( RICE BOWL WITH BEEF AND VEGETABLE)

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Budae jjigae sauce is made by combining Korean chili flakes , gochujang, soy sauces, garlic, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Put onion slices on the bottom of a shallow pan before adding ingredients to it. Arrange the jjigae fillings wherever you like.
• Add the cheese, spice paste, and instant ramen noodles. Add barely enough stock to cover everything.
• The stew should be brought to a boil in the pan by setting it on the stove.
• Simmer at a low temperature.
• To get the seasoning paste all over the stew, stir it. Ramen noodles  stirred to ensure even cooking in the liquid.

Serving Tips: Before they become soggy, consume the noodles on separate plates or bowls while they are still soft and chewy. After that, you can dish out portions of the stew hot right at the table.

Source: beyondkimchee