Army Base Stew (부대찌개, Budae-Jjigae)
Budae Jigae or “Army Base Stew” originated in the 1950s after the Korean War ended. Food was scarce after the war, and Koreans would take surplus foods from the American military bases and put it in a stew, hence its name. The stew comprises of processed meats like spam, hotdogs, ham, sometimes baked beans and sliced cheese! I love that this dish originated from such an interesting piece of Korean history! Needless to say, this stew is delicious and usually served in restaura
Braised Short Rib (갈비찜, Galbi Jjim)
Galbi Jjim is generally served during special occasions. You will not see this on a menu at a Korean restaurant because this dish requires hours of slow cooking. It is made with a mother’s love because it is usually the main dish of the meal, and takes hours to prepare! Galbi Jjim may seem daunting at first, but If you follow this basic recipe, you can start this in the afternoon, and be done by dinnertime. TIP: I, personally, like to cook this dish in a Dutch Oven or Brais