The Ultimate Budae Jjigae (Spicy Sausage Stew) Recipe
The Ultimate Budae Jjigae (Spicy Sausage Stew) Recipe
Boiling Hot and Hearty Budae Jjigae: A Golden Recipe for Deliciousness
When you crave a rich and spicy broth, nothing beats Budae Jjigae! This recipe brings you the secret to making this beloved Korean stew perfectly. As it bubbles away, you’ll have fun picking out your favorite ingredients, from the ramen noodles to the Spam. Even when you’re full, it’s impossible to skip the fried rice at the end! Check out this golden recipe for Budae Jjigae in our video!
Main Ingredients- 1 small can Spam (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 5 Vienna sausages (score or cut in half)
- 3 strips bacon (cut into 3-4cm pieces)
- 2-3 Tbsp baked beans
- 2 Tbsp kimchi (finely chopped)
- 1 packet ramen noodles
- 1/2 block firm tofu (cut into cubes)
- 1 handful mushrooms (such as King Oyster or your favorite, sliced)
- 1/2 onion (sliced)
- 1 green onion (sliced diagonally)
- 1 Cheongyang chili pepper (finely chopped)
- 600ml rice water (or plain water/beef broth)
Seasoning Mix- 3 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1.5 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp mirin (cooking wine)
- Pinch of black pepper
- 3 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1.5 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp mirin (cooking wine)
- Pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s get started on this delicious Budae Jjigae! You can already smell the wonderful aroma.
Step 2
Prepare your ingredients: slice the onion and green onion, and cut the Spam, Vienna sausages, and bacon into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the Cheongyang chili pepper to add to the seasoning mix.
Step 3
In a bowl, combine the chopped Cheongyang chili pepper with all the seasoning mix ingredients: gochugaru, gochujang, minced garlic, soy sauce, mirin, and black pepper. Mix them well to create the seasoning paste.
Step 4
Arrange the prepared meats and vegetables attractively around the edges of a wide, shallow pot or a Korean hot pot. Leave a slight space in the center for the ramen noodles.
Step 5
Once everything is arranged, pour the 600ml of rice water into the pot. Stir in the prepared seasoning mix and dissolve it completely. (For an even richer flavor, you can use commercial beef broth or bone broth instead of rice water.)
Step 6
Ensure the seasoning mix is well dissolved into the broth. (Optional: Adding a bit of ramen soup powder at this stage can enhance the umami flavor.)
Step 7
With the seasoning mix fully incorporated, add the ramen noodles to the pot. Bring it to a boil over high heat and let it simmer until the noodles are cooked.
Step 8
When the ramen noodles are almost cooked, add the King Oyster mushrooms (or other prepared mushrooms) and let it bubble for another moment. Your delicious Budae Jjigae is now ready!
Step 9
For variations, you can add dumplings or use glass noodles (dangmyeon) instead of ramen. If you enjoy cheese, a slice of cheddar cheese on top is also a great addition!
Step 10
Don’t forget the essential fried rice at the end! Simply add a tablespoon of sesame oil and some seaweed flakes to the leftover broth and rice, and stir-fry. It’s incredibly delicious even without extra seasonings!
