Kim Dae-seok's Spam and Tofu Jjageuli

Cooking tips 💡

• Blanching the spam briefly in hot water—it makes the broth overly salty and oily. Always rinse it briefly in boiling water to remove excess processing oil and salt for cleaner taste.
• Potatoes take longer to cook than other vegetables. Coat them thoroughly with oil at the start to prevent breaking down during simmering.
• Instead of relying only on regular vegetable oil, use plenty of chili oil to deliver a direct, clean, spicy kick without the raw chili powder aftertaste.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who want to recreate the bold, restaurant-style flavor of a hearty stew or jjigae using only leftover spam and tofu.
• ⭐Anyone seeking a savory, spicy dish that pairs perfectly with plain white rice, creating a smooth, satisfying bite every time.
• ⭐Home cooks aiming to achieve a naturally rich, umami-packed stew using only anchovy fish sauce—with a short ingredient list.