Army Stew 부대찌개 (Budae jjigae)

| By: Cynclaire Choi |

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

• Whatever vegetables you have (My preferences include:)

  • Napa Cabbage - about four to five leaves, chopped into fourths

  • Onion - a half, sliced

  • Green onion - two to four stalks, cut into two-inch pieces

• Spam - half a can

• Tofu - firm, four to eight ounces

• Hot dogs – two

• Bacon/pork belly – thinly sliced, cut into pieces, eight ounces

• Kimchi - for preference, can sub out cabbage for more kimchi

• Instant Ramen - one to two packages

• Water - four cups, can use anchovy broth for better flavor

Seasoning:

• Korean red chili pepper flakes - one tablespoon to start, add more by preference

• Gochujang - one teaspoon

• Soy sauce - soup soy sauce if you can find it, one tablespoon

• Garlic - to taste

• Water - enough to bind sauce

Cooking Instructions

1. Mix all seasonings into small bowl

2. Cut all vegetables, spam, tofu, hotdogs, and kimchi into bite-sized pieces

3. Put all ingredients into a large shallow pot, preferably laying them out side by side for a prettier presentation

4. Add seasoning to the middle of the pot

5. Add water; boil until cabbage is soft

6. Add ramen and cook to your liking

7. Mix thoroughly and enjoy!