Budae jjigae (Korean army base stew)

Budae jjigae was born in Korea's lean post-war years: locals cooked frankfurters, tinned luncheon meat and cheese from American military supplies into a Korean kimchi-based, spicy stock. The result is a filling, fiery and cheerful stew, eaten from a shared pot in the middle of the table.

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Method

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1. Put the stock, gochujang, chilli flakes, soy sauce and sugar in a pot and bring to the boil.
2. Add the kimchi and cook for 8-10 minutes so its flavour infuses the soup. ⏱ Timer: 8 min
3. Add the tofu, frankfurters and luncheon meat in turn, and cook for another 5 minutes. ⏱ Timer: 5 min
4. Add the noodles and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft. ⏱ Timer: 3 min
5. Top with the slice of cheese and the spring onion, and serve hot straight from the pot.

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Tips

• Use well-aged, more sour kimchi, as it gives the soup its deepest flavour.
• Add the noodles last, as they go soft and fall apart if cooked longer.
• Put the cheese on top at the very last moment, so it just melts.
• If it's too spicy, add a little more stock or sugar, as both tame the heat.

Frequently asked questions

Why is it called army base stew?

Its name literally means 'army base stew', because after the war Koreans cooked it from ingredients that came from American bases, such as frankfurters and luncheon meat.

Can it be made vegetarian?

Yes, if the meats are replaced with more tofu, mushrooms and vegetables, and a vegetable stock is used. Check whether the kimchi contains fish sauce.

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