Budae Jjigae (Army Stew)
Korean · East Asia
STOVETOP
7/10
Post-war fusion: kimchi stew with spam, hot dogs, ramen, and cheese.
Why It Works
Unlikely ingredients create unique umami combination; the cheese melts into a protein-rich broth.
Key Ingredients
kimchi
spam
hot dogs
ramen noodles
American cheese
gochugaru
tofu
baked beans
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