Budae jjigae

Step 1

Prepare dashi broth. Combine all ingredients from dried mushrooms to water in a medium stockpot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and strain stock, discarding ingredients.

Step 2

Heat wide pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil and saute onion, carrot, and garlic. Cook until onions have softened, about 3-4 minutes. Arrange the spam, pork belly, kimchi, tofu and rice cakes in the pot. Pour in the dashi broth and bring to a boil.

Step 3

Mix together the seasoning spice from the red chili powder to the rice wine. Add to the soup and mix together. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the ramen noodles and cook until done about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.