Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Base Soup) Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
14 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 scallions, whites and green parts separated, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 1 (12-ounce) can Spam, sliced into ¼-inch slices
  • 4 hot dogs, sliced
  • 1 (14-ounce) block tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ½ cup kimchi
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 6 ounces ramen noodles
  • 2 slices American cheese
Directions
  1. In a shallow braising pot or hot pot, whisk together the garlic, chopped scallion whites, gochujang, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and fish sauce over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Arrange the Spam, hot dogs, tofu, and kimchi around the pot.
  3. Add the chicken broth slowly so that the stew ingredients stay arranged neatly.
  4. Cover and bring to a boil.
  5. Add the ramen noodles and cook, flipping once, until soft, about 3 minutes.
  6. Add the cheese and the green slices of scallions and remove from the heat.
  7. Allow cheese to melt slightly, then serve warm.