Jul 14 2026
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Spam Stew / 부대찌개 Recipe

Inspired by San Tung
Time40m
Serves4

Sausage, spam, rice cake, vegetable, and ramen noodles in spicy broth.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Vegetables

Broth and Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Slice the Spam and hot dog sausages into bite-sized pieces. Chop the onion, green onions, garlic, cabbage, and mushrooms. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Soak the Rice Cakes

    If using dried Korean rice cakes, soak them in warm water for about 30 minutes until they become soft. Drain and set aside.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Make the Broth

    In a large pot, combine 1 litre of water, gochujang, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to dissolve the gochujang.

  2. 4

    Add the Spam and Sausages

    Add the sliced Spam and hot dog sausages to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

  3. 5

    Add Vegetables

    Once boiling, add the chopped onion, garlic, cabbage, and mushrooms into the pot. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

  4. 6

    Add Rice Cakes and Ramen

    Add the soaked rice cakes and the ramen noodles to the pot. Simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the ramen noodles are cooked and rice cakes are tender.

  5. 7

    Finish with Green Onions and Sesame Oil

    Stir in the chopped green onions and drizzle with sesame oil. Cook for another minute.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve Hot

    Ladle the stew into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy with a side of kimchi if desired.

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