Budae Jjigae
Budae Jjigae, also known as army stew, is a hearty Korean dish that combines savory broth with an exciting mix of ingredients like halal meat, vegetables, and noodles, perfect for sharing. This comforting stew is ideal for a cozy dinner and delivers rich flavors in every bite.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Korean
500 kcal
Ingredients
- Halal beef sausage - 100g
- Halal beef brisket - 100g, sliced thinly
- Tofu - 100g, cubed
- Kimchi - 100g, chopped
- Vegetable broth - 500ml
- Water - 250ml
- Instant ramen noodles - 1 pack
- Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Gochujang (Korean red chili paste) - 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
- Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
- Mushrooms (shiitake or button) - 100g, sliced
- Carrot - 1 small, sliced
- Spinach - 50g
- Salt - to taste
- Black pepper - to taste
Steps
- In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the sliced halal beef brisket and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and water, bringing it to a gentle boil.
- Stir in gochujang and soy sauce, mixing until fully dissolved.
- Add the chopped kimchi, sliced mushrooms, and carrot to the pot, simmering for 10 minutes.
- Incorporate the halal beef sausage and cubed tofu, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the instant ramen noodles and spinach, cooking until noodles are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add chopped green onions just before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 500
- Protein: 30 g
- Carbs: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
- Total Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Water: 0.75 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in protein from halal meat and tofu, supporting muscle health.
- Contains vegetables and kimchi, providing vitamins, minerals, and probiotics for gut health.
Tags
KoreanHalalDinner