Budae Jjigae — 부대찌개
Cuisine: Korean · Origin: Korea
Budae Jjigae, literally 'army base stew,' is a hearty Korean hot pot dish that emerged during the Korean War as a creative fusion of Korean cooking traditions and American military provisions. This beloved comfort food combines Spam, hot dogs, baked beans, and instant ramen noodles with Korean staples like kimchi, gochujang (red chili paste), and tofu in a bubbling broth. Typically served in a communal stone bowl or cast-iron pot at the table, Budae Jjigae represents Korean culinary resilience and innovation. The dish gained popularity in areas surrounding U.S. military bases and has since become a mainstream Korean favorite, especially popular among younger diners and in casual dining establishments. Its unique blend of Western processed meats with traditional Korean flavors creates an unexpectedly satisfying umami-rich experience that reflects Korea's complex modern history.
Standard serving: ~480 kcal (1 serving (500g), estimate)
Born during the Korean War from resourcefulness and American military surplus, Budae Jjigae has transformed from humble wartime necessity into a beloved comfort food that now appears on menus across Seoul.
Photo by Suohros (CC0), source.
部隊鍋 — 부대찌개
料理：Korean · 起源地：Korea
Budae Jjigae, literally 'army base stew,' is a hearty Korean hot pot dish that emerged during the Korean War as a creative fusion of Korean cooking traditions and American military provisions. This beloved comfort food combines Spam, hot dogs, baked beans, and instant ramen noodles with Korean staples like kimchi, gochujang (red chili paste), and tofu in a bubbling broth. Typically served in a communal stone bowl or cast-iron pot at the table, Budae Jjigae represents Korean culinary resilience and innovation. The dish gained popularity in areas surrounding U.S. military bases and has since become a mainstream Korean favorite, especially popular among younger diners and in casual dining establishments. Its unique blend of Western processed meats with traditional Korean flavors creates an unexpectedly satisfying umami-rich experience that reflects Korea's complex modern history.
標準份量：約 480 kcal（1份（500克），估計值）
部隊鍋源於韓戰時期的機智創意和美軍剩餘物資，從戰時的簡陋食物搖身一變，成為深受喜愛的家常菜，如今已成為首爾各地餐廳菜單上的常客。
圖片來源：Suohros（CC0）— 來源