The Cure (budae Jigae) Recipe
spam / franks / ramen / tofu / kimchi / maitake / american cheese / 63 degree egg
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Broth Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
- 2
Prepare the Meat
Slice the Spam and frankfurter sausages into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- 3
Prepare the Tofu
Drain the tofu and cut it into cubes. Pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- 4
Prepare the Mushrooms
Clean the maitake mushrooms and tear them into smaller pieces.
- 5
Chop the Kimchi
Chop kimchi into smaller pieces if necessary.
- 6
Slice the Green Onions
Slice the green onions thinly, separating the white and green parts.
Cooking the Jigae
- 7
Make the Broth
In a large pot, combine 4 cups of water, gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and the white parts of sliced green onions. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- 8
Add the Meat and Tofu
Once the broth is boiling, add the sliced Spam, frankfurter sausages, and cubed tofu. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 9
Add the Mushrooms and Kimchi
Stir in the maitake mushrooms and chopped kimchi. Allow simmering for another 5 minutes.
- 10
Cook the Ramen
Add the ramen noodles to the pot and cook according to package instructions, usually around 3-4 minutes.
- 11
Season the Jigae
Taste the broth and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- 12
Serve
Ladle the jigae into bowls. Top each serving with a slice of American cheese and the soft-cooked 63-degree egg. Garnish with the green parts of the green onions.
