Spicy and Hearty Budae-jjigae: The Golden Recipe
Spicy and Hearty Budae-jjigae: The Golden Recipe
The Ultimate Budae-jjigae Seasoning Sauce Recipe for Delicious Results
Discover the golden recipe for Budae-jjigae that you can easily make at home. This stew features a harmonious blend of kimchi and various meats, offering a rich, spicy, and satisfying flavor profile. With a simple yet effective seasoning sauce, you can achieve a taste that rivals restaurant-quality versions. Perfect as a hearty meal or a delicious accompaniment to drinks!
Main Ingredients- 1/4 head of well-fermented kimchi
- 6 slices of thinly sliced pork belly (daepae samgyeopsal)
- 1/2 can of Spam or luncheon meat
- 1/4 stalk of green onion
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 packet of instant noodles
- Tteok (rice cakes) – as much as you like
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, chop the kimchi into bite-sized pieces. If your kimchi is very sour, sprinkle a little sugar over it and mix; this helps neutralize the strong sourness and adds a touch of sweetness and depth. Lightly press the thinly sliced pork belly with paper towels to remove excess moisture, then briefly stir-fry it in a pan. Season very lightly with salt and pepper. Add the stir-fried pork belly and kimchi to the pan together and sauté until the kimchi becomes tender and softened. Cooking them together will develop a deeper flavor.
Step 2
Once the kimchi and pork belly are well sautéed, it’s time to add the broth. Using beef bone broth will yield a richer and deeper taste. However, for home cooking, anchovy and kelp broth is perfectly fine and delicious. To make anchovy and kelp broth, simply boil anchovies and kelp for about 10-15 minutes. Pour in enough broth to generously cover the ingredients. It’s better to have more broth initially, as it will reduce as it simmers, concentrating the flavors. Now, add the prepared Spam (or luncheon meat), sausages, tteok (rice cakes), and instant noodle packet. Feel free to add more types of processed meats if you have them.
Step 3
Next, we need to season the stew to perfection. Add the red pepper flakes, soy sauce, sugar, and minced garlic to the pot and mix well. Start with the amount specified in the recipe, then taste as it simmers. If it’s not salty enough, add more soy sauce or a pinch of salt. Remember that the saltiness can vary depending on the ingredients, so tasting and adjusting is key.
Step 4
Finally, add the prepared green onions, onions, and other vegetables, and let it simmer until everything is cooked through. Once the vegetables are tender and all the ingredients have melded together, your delicious Budae-jjigae is ready! See how easy it is? You can enjoy such a hearty and flavorful Budae-jjigae with simple ingredients and steps. Give it a try! The warm broth and abundant ingredients are truly delicious.
