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budae-jjigae (부대찌개)
What is it? 
A Korean stew made with ham sausage spam baked beans kimchi and gochugaru. Born from post-war scarcity using surplus American military rations.
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Soups & Stews
Langague
Korean
Associated Countries
South Korea
Related Terms
jjigae (찌개)
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