Budae Jjigae (Army Stew)- Korean Post War food – Sinto Gourmet

Budae Jjigae (Army Stew)- Korean Post War food – Sinto Gourmet

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Shortly after the Korean war ended 1953, not much food was available and Koreans had to find anything edible to fight off starvation. Food was smuggled from American military bases, and then local...

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Ingredients

  • 1cup Kimchi
  • 1/2block(7oz) Tofu, slice 1/2 inch thickness
  • 1 cup Mushroom (either Shitaki or Oyster)
  • 1 cup Rice cake, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Canned pork & beans
  • 4 Sausages thinly sliced (preferably Nathan's brand)
  • 1/2 block(6oz) Spam, low sodium, thinly sliced 1/4 inch
  • 32 fl oz (4cups) Low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 Korean Instant ramen (excluding seasoning packet that comes with it.
  • 1-2 slice American Cheese (or cheddar cheese)
  • Green onions for garnish (optional)
  • 1/2 Tbsp Gochu Jang
  • 2 Tbsp Gochu Garu
  • 2 Tbsp Mirin (or rice wine)
  • 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 Tbsp Sugar

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