Spicy and Hearty Budae Jjigae: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe
How to Make Budae Jjigae: Simple, Spicy, and Delicious Korean Stew with a Golden Recipe
Let’s make a deliciously spicy and flavorful Budae Jjigae. This easy recipe will bring the authentic taste of Korea to your table.
Hearty Main Ingredients
- 1/2 can Spam (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 5 links sausage (sliced diagonally or in desired shapes)
- 1 handful tteokbokki rice cakes (softened)
- 10 frozen dumplings
- 700ml beef bone broth (or substitute with water or anchovy-kelp broth)
- 1 handful green onions (chopped)
- 1/2 onion (sliced)
- 1 packet ramen noodles
- 1 handful bean sprouts (washed)
- A little kimchi (chopped, aged kimchi recommended for extra flavor)
Flavorful Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 tsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- A pinch of black pepper
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp cooking wine (mirin)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 tsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- A pinch of black pepper
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp cooking wine (mirin)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Today, we’re going to make Budae Jjigae, a beloved hearty and spicy Korean stew! This recipe is designed to be easy to follow, so get ready to impress yourself and your loved ones with its delicious flavor and appealing presentation.
Step 2
First, prepare the main ingredients. Slice the Spam and sausages into bite-sized pieces. Ensure your tteokbokki rice cakes are soft and ready to use, and have your frozen dumplings handy. Chop the green onions and slice the onion. Wash the bean sprouts thoroughly. Using slightly sour, aged kimchi will add a deeper flavor profile to your stew.
Step 3
Now, arrange the prepared Spam, sausages, rice cakes, dumplings, bean sprouts, kimchi, and onion attractively in a pot. Pour in 700ml of beef bone broth (or your chosen alternative) until the ingredients are mostly submerged. This broth forms the delicious base of your stew.
Step 4
The secret to a truly delicious Budae Jjigae lies in the seasoning! In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 3 teaspoons of gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), 1 teaspoon of gochujang (Korean chili paste), 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of cooking wine (mirin), and a pinch of black pepper. Mix these ingredients well to create your flavorful seasoning paste. The cooking wine is excellent for tenderizing and reducing any gaminess from the meats.
Step 5
Drizzle the prepared seasoning paste evenly over the ingredients in the pot. Bring the stew to a boil over high heat, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully. Once it’s bubbling vigorously, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 5 more minutes. Just before serving, add the packet of ramen noodles and cook until tender. We recommend enjoying it immediately to prevent the noodles from getting mushy!
Step 6
Voila! Your mouth-watering Budae Jjigae is ready. This stew is packed with spicy broth and generous amounts of ingredients, making it a perfect main dish for a meal or a comforting, warming soup. Enjoy every delicious bite!
