Soups & stews · 국·찌개·탕
부대찌개Budae-jjigae
Army-base stew of ham, sausage, Spam, kimchi, ramyeon noodles and a slice of cheese.
What it is
Born after the Korean War from processed meat that came out of US bases, it became a beloved comfort food. It is cooked at the table in a wide pot for sharing.
How to eat it
Add the instant noodles last and eat them first, before they go soft.