Budae jjigae Korean army stew
A bubbling, spicy pot of kimchi, sausage, tofu and noodles that everyone gathers round.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.58 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the gochugaru, gochujang, soy sauce, sugar and garlic into a paste in a small bowl.
- 2
Pour the stock into a wide pot and stir in the paste. Bring to a simmer.
- 3
Arrange the kimchi, sausages, tofu, onion and mushrooms in sections in the pot. Simmer for 15 minutes.
15 min - 4
Add the noodles and cook for 3 minutes, until they loosen and soften.
3 min - 5
Lay the cheese slices and spring onions on top and let them melt for 1 minute.
- 6
Serve straight from the pot, spooning into bowls while it is still bubbling.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.