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Budae jjigae
Brown spam and sausage slices in a wide pot. Push aside. Add kimchi, garlic and onion and fry 3 minutes.
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ not a chatbot.
How long does Budae jjigae take?
40 min all in โ 15 min prep, 25 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 pots. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Hot.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Soy, Wheat, Fish. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Dutch oven, Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Kimchi โ 250 g (chopped, plus juice); Gochujang โ 1 tbsp; Soy sauce โ 1 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much kimchi?
250 g (chopped, plus juice) of Kimchi.
How much gochujang?
1 tbsp of Gochujang.
How much gochugaru?
1 tbsp of Gochugaru.
How much soy sauce?
1 tbsp of Soy sauce.
What can I use instead?
Spam โ Ham or leftover roast pork. You lose the specific canned flavour. Still a pot.
Any tips from this recipe?
Baked beans are traditional in some Uijeongbu pots. A spoon is enough. Do not dump the whole ramyeon seasoning packet unless you like salt as a sport.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.