Budae Jjigae: Easy Comforting Korean Army Stew with Turkey Bacon
Budae Jjigae, also known as Korean Army Stew, is a hearty dish that combines various ingredients for a comforting and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound turkey bacon
- 2 cups kimchi
- 1 cup tofu, diced
- 1 cup sausage, sliced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 package ramen noodles
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add kimchi, tofu, sausage, chicken broth, gochujang, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the ramen noodles and let cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy turkey bacon and chopped green onions.
Notes
- This stew is highly customizable; add any vegetables you like.
- For a spicier version, increase the gochujang amount.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg