Budae Jjigae (Army Stew) Hot Pot with Spam and Ramen

A comforting and spicy Korean-American fusion hot pot featuring processed meats, kimchi, tofu, ramen noodles, and cheese in a flavorful gochujang-based broth.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

1175

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£3.89

Season:

🍂 Autumn

Meal Type:

Dinner•Soup•Side Dish

Cuisine:

Asian•American•Japanese

Mood:

Comfort Food•Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

1canSpam(cut into thin slices)

£3.50

4piecesHot Dogs(cut into bite-sized pieces)

£1.50

1cupKimchi(roughly chopped)

£2.50

1blockFirm Tofu(drained and cut into cubes)

£2.00

2packagesRamen Noodles(discard seasoning packets (or save for another use))

£1.20

4slicesAmerican Cheese Slices(or shredded cheddar/Monterey Jack)

£1.00

2stalksGreen Onions(thinly sliced)

£0.70

2tablespoonsGochujang (Korean Chili Paste)(adjust to taste)

£0.40

1tablespoonGochugaru (Korean Chili Flakes)(adjust to taste)

£0.30

2tablespoonsSoy Sauce

£0.10

2clovesMinced Garlic

£0.15

1teaspoonSugar

£0.05

4cupsChicken Broth(or beef broth or water)

£1.00

1cupMushrooms(optional, sliced (e.g., shiitake, enoki))

£0.80

0.5cupBaked Beans(optional)

£0.35

Total Cost

£15.55

£3.89 per serving

The Method

1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, minced garlic, and sugar. Mix well to form a paste.
2
Add chicken broth to the pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
3
Add the kimchi, Spam, hot dogs, and tofu to the broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
4
Add the ramen noodles to the pot. Cook according to package directions, usually about 3-5 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
5
Once the noodles are cooked, gently stir in the optional mushrooms and baked beans (if using).
6
Top the hot pot with slices of American cheese. Cover the pot and let the cheese melt for a minute or two.
7
Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately. The hot pot can be served directly from the pot at the table.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (750g)

1175 kcal / 4916 kJ

Carbs

87g

33% of RDA

Fat

68g

97% of RDA

Protein

55g

110% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

9 g

30% of RDA

Sugar

18 g

20% of RDA

Sodium

4500 mg

196% of RDA

Saturated Fat

28 g

140% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Adjust the amount of gochujang and gochugaru to your desired level of spiciness.

You can add other vegetables like sliced onions, bell peppers, or zucchini.

For a richer flavor, use anchovy broth instead of chicken broth.

Serve with a bowl of rice on the side to soak up the delicious broth.

Cooking Equipment

Large Pot or Dutch Oven

Knife

Cutting Board

Wine Pairings

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Budae Jjigae (Army Stew) Hot Pot with Spam and Ramen

Ingredients

The Method