This Man's Cook's Clean Budae Jjigae

Cooking tips 💡

• Using stir-fried kimchi—either store-bought or homemade—instead of regular kimchi gives the broth a much deeper and richer umami flavor.
• Baked beans and cheddar cheese are key ingredients that create the signature exotic and savory taste of budae jjigae, so don't skip them.
• Since the saltiness of kimchi varies, don't add all the seasoning paste at once. Start by mixing in about two-thirds, taste, and then add more if needed.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who prefer a spicy, clean, and non-greasy broth in their budae jjigae.
• ⭐Those who want to use up leftover ham, sausages, fish cakes, and other odds and ends deliciously.
• ⭐Families looking for a bubbling communal hot pot meal that doubles as a main dish and drinking snack.