Budae Jjigae: Easy Korean Army Stew with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
Budae Jjigae, also known as Korean Army Stew, is a comforting and hearty dish combining various ingredients, perfect for cold days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 4 ounces chicken ham, sliced
- 1 cup kimchi, chopped
- 1 cup tofu, cubed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 cup instant ramen noodles
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the turkey bacon and chicken ham, cooking until browned.
- Stir in the kimchi and tofu, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, followed by gochujang and gochugaru.
- Bring to a simmer and add the ramen noodles, cooking until tender.
- Top with green onions and mushrooms before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of gochujang and gochugaru.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like corn or baked beans for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Budae Jjigae, Korean Army Stew, turkey bacon, chicken ham