UIJEONGBU, Gyeonggi Province - A quick 40-minute subway ride from Seoul Station leads to the mountainous northern city of ...

This concoction, born out of necessity, was called Budae Jjigae, or “Army Stew.” The dish’s origins are deeply rooted in Korean history, specifically the aftermath of the Korean War (1950-1953).

It is the birthplace of one of Korea’s favorite comfort foods, "budae jjigae." Budae jjigae, which literally means “army stew” is a thick soup that mishmashes Western ingredients including ...

Well, it's great as a base seasoning for soups, noodles, and stews like budae-jjigae (army stew). You can also use it as a ...