Budae Jjigae (Army Stew)

Budae Jjigae is a representative Korean stew, made by boiling down ingredients like ham, sausage, kimchi, baked beans, and ramen noodles in a spicy broth. Broth: Beef bone broth or anchovy-kelp broth Main Ingredients: Spam/processed ham, Vienna sausages, minced pork, well-fermented napa cabbage kimchi, onion, green onion, rice cake slices, tofu Seasoning & Others: 1-2 tbsp baked beans, sliced cheddar cheese, seasoning paste (gochugaru, soup soy sauce, minced garlic, a little gochujang, black pepper) Ingredient Preparation: Slice the ham and sausages into bite-sized pieces. Chop the vegetables and tofu into large chunks suitable for stew. Pot Assembly: Lay kimchi and onions at the bottom of a hot pot. Arrange the ham, sausages, tofu, rice cakes, baked beans, and minced pork neatly around the sides. Seasoning & Broth: Place the seasoning paste in the center and pour in enough broth to cover the ingredients. Finishing: Once it comes to a boil, add ramen noodles, sliced cheese, and green onions. Simmer until the noodles are cooked, letting the stew reduce slightly.