Korean Dictionary

How to say “Army Stew” in Korean

부대찌개

Budae Jjigae

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Usage & Context

부대찌개 is a hearty Korean stew that originated after the Korean War, using surplus American military food like Spam and hot dogs mixed with Korean ingredients. The name literally means 'army base stew.' It has since become a beloved comfort food across Korea.

Example Sentence

부대찌개에 라면 사리를 추가해서 먹으면 더 맛있어요.

Army stew tastes even better with added ramen noodles.

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