Korean Budae Jjigae Army Stew

Ingredients

• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup kimchi, chopped
• 200 grams spam, cubed
• 200 grams tofu, cubed
• 1 cup baked beans
• 100 grams Korean rice cakes
• 100 grams instant ramen noodles
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup green onions, sliced

• 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced

Method

1. 01
   In a small bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, and minced garlic to create the sauce.
2. 02
   Place a large, shallow pot on the stove. Add the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer.
3. 03
   Arrange the kimchi, spam, tofu, baked beans, rice cakes, mushrooms, and green onions in sections over the simmering broth.
4. 04
   Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the ingredients in the pot.
5. 05
   Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
6. 06
   Add the instant ramen noodles to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the noodles are tender.
7. 07
   Stir gently to combine all ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
8. 08
   Serve hot, directly from the pot, allowing everyone to enjoy the stew with rice or as is.