Budae Jjigae - Puerto Rican Style

Ingredients

While the original Budae Jjigae is known for its combination of Korean ingredients like kimchi, ramen noodles, and gochujang, our Puerto Rican adaptation infuses the stew with local flavors. We incorporate ingredients such as sofrito, adobo seasoning, and Puerto Rican sausages to create a distinct and exciting twist on this beloved dish. We alse have the original recipe for Budae jjigae, so you can check it out.

• 2 cups (470ml) chicken broth 2 cups (470ml) chicken broth
• 1 cup (235ml) water 1 cup (235ml) water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 carrot, sliced 1 carrot, sliced
• 1 cup (150g) sliced Puerto Rican sausages 1 cup (150g) sliced Puerto Rican sausages
• 1 cup (150g) sliced ham 1 cup (150g) sliced ham
• 1 cup (200g) canned baked beans 1 cup (200g) canned baked beans
• 1 cup (200g) sliced potatoes 1 cup (200g) sliced potatoes
• 1 cup (200g) sliced cabbage 1 cup (200g) sliced cabbage
• 1 cup (200g) sliced chorizo 1 cup (200g) sliced chorizo
• 1 cup (200g) sliced hot dogs 1 cup (200g) sliced hot dogs
• 1 cup (200g) sliced plantains 1 cup (200g) sliced plantains
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons sofrito 2 tablespoons sofrito
• 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 450 kcal / 1884 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 25g, 8g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 35g, 10g
• Protein: 20g
• Fiber: 6g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
3. 3.
   Add the Puerto Rican sausages, ham, and chorizo. Cook until lightly browned.
4. 4.
   Stir in the tomato paste, sofrito, adobo seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and paprika. Mix well to coat the ingredients.
5. 5.
   Pour in the chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil.
6. 6.
   Add the sliced potatoes, carrots, cabbage, hot dogs, and plantains. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
7. 7.
   Stir in the baked beans and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. 8.
   Cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat the beans through.
9. 9.
   Serve hot and enjoy the flavorful fusion of Puerto Rican and Korean cuisines!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Puerto Rican sausages — If you can't find Puerto Rican sausages, you can substitute with Spanish chorizo or any other flavorful sausage.
• Sofrito — You can make your own sofrito by blending together onions, garlic, bell peppers, cilantro, and culantro. Alternatively, you can find pre-made sofrito in many grocery stores.
• Adobo seasoning — Look for pre-made adobo seasoning in the spice aisle of your local supermarket. It adds a delicious savory flavor to the stew.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick of spice, add a few dashes of hot sauce or crushed red pepper flakes.
• Serve the stew with a side of white rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth.
• Feel free to customize the ingredients based on your preferences. You can add or substitute vegetables and meats according to what you have on hand.
• Make a larger batch of sofrito and freeze it in ice cube trays for future use in other Puerto Rican dishes.
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors will continue to develop, making it even more delicious the next day.

Serving advice

Serve the Puerto Rican Army Stew hot in individual bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley for a pop of color. Provide spoons and napkins, as this stew is meant to be enjoyed with gusto!

Presentation advice

To make the presentation more appealing, arrange the sliced ingredients in an organized manner in the stew. This will showcase the variety of flavors and textures in the dish. Serve it in colorful bowls or traditional Puerto Rican ceramic bowls for an authentic touch.