Ingredients
- 1/2 block firm tofu, sliced
- 1/2 can Spam or canned meat (about 100g), sliced
- 3 sausages, sliced
- 1/2 medium onion, sliced
- 2 stalks green onions, cut into thirds (reserve some for garnish)
- 1/2 packet seafood mushrooms or 1 packet enoki mushrooms
- 1 slice American or cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup kimchi
- 1/4 cup kimchi juice
- 1 pack instant noodles
- 3.5 cups chicken broth or water
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- For the Sauce:
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes; adjust to taste)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.
- In a shallow pot, arrange tofu, Spam, sausages, mushrooms, and onions around the edge. Place kimchi and green onions in the center.
- Pour kimchi juice and the prepared sauce over the ingredients.
- Add chicken broth or water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook for 6–8 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add instant noodles and cook for another 3–4 minutes.
- Top with cheese and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
- Customize with dumplings, cabbage, baked beans, soft-boiled eggs, or seafood like shrimp or squid.
- Use plant-based meats and vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Adjust gochugaru to control spiciness.
- Melt fresh cheese when reheating for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
