Budae Jjigae (부대찌개) — Army Stew
Korean · East Asia
STOVETOP
7/10
A fusion stew of kimchi, gochugaru, spam, hot dogs, instant ramen, and American cheese in a spicy broth.
Why It Works
American cheese melts into the spicy broth creating an emulsified, creamy base; the processed meats contribute glutamate and salt that intensify the kimchi broth.
Key Ingredients
kimchi
spam
hot dogs
instant ramen
gochugaru
American cheese
tofu
scallions
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