This concoction, born out of necessity, was called Budae Jjigae, or “Army Stew.” The dish’s origins are deeply rooted in ...

First, Gom-Gom taught me the history of how Budae Jjigae, or Korean Army Stew, came to exist. You can read the full webtoon over here (it’s in English) but let me give you the basic concept. After the ...

Budae-jjigae, or Army Base Stew, was born when leftover ingredients such as Spam and Hot Dogs, brought to Korea by American servicemen, were mixed with more traditional Korean elements like Kimchi ...

Doenjang jjigae is one of the two – the other being ... fish sauce can work a treat to give the stew similar depth of flavour along with deeply savoury doenjang. Heat both the oils in a large ...

This hearty soup-stew uses Korean fermented soybean paste, doenjang, which is pungent and strongly flavoured. In restaurants, doenjang jjigae usually incorporates a small amount of meat and/or ...

One of the most iconic symbols of Western culture, denim jeans, have been banned in North Korea. They are seen as a representation of Western capitalism and consumerism, which goes against the ...

How $2 meal became possible Kimchi jjigae — a comforting Korean stew — isn't exactly a luxury item, but in Seoul, a bowl with rice will cost you about 8,200 won. So how does Youth Mungan serve ...

It’s no stretch to say that many Korean dishes owe their flavor to ... cheonggukjang shines in a hearty stew, or jjigae, where it’s paired with well-aged kimchi, tender beef slices, bean ...

The fusion fare is believed to have crossed the border into North Korea some time in 2017, decades after it was invented in the south. Budae-jjigae translates into “Army base stew” and ...

The fusion fare is believed to have crossed the border into North Korea some time in 2017, decades after it was invented in the south. Budae-jjigae is a popular stew with noodles and sausage.