Budae Jjigae: Indulgent Korean Army Stew with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
Budae Jjigae is a delicious and hearty Korean dish originally created using surplus foods from U.S. military bases. This version features turkey bacon and chicken ham for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound turkey bacon
- 1 pound chicken ham
- 1 cup kimchi
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 package instant ramen noodles
- 1 cup tofu, cubed
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon and chicken ham until browned.
- Add the kimchi and vegetable broth to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the ramen noodles and tofu, cooking until noodles are tender.
- Add gochujang, soy sauce, and sesame oil, and mix well.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier stew, increase the amount of gochujang.
- Serve with rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Budae Jjigae, Korean Army Stew, turkey bacon, chicken ham