Name: Budae Jjigae Korean Army Stew Recipe
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 1 can spam, sliced into 8; 8 mini hot dogs; 1 package tofu; 1 package tofu puffs, optional; 3 king oyster mushrooms, sliced thin; 3 small carrots, peeled; 1-2 pieces mochi, cut into small pieces; 4 cups low sodium chicken stock; 1 package instant noodles; 1-2 slices American cheese; green onions, thinly sliced; rice, to serve, if desired; 2 tablespoons Korean chili flakes; 2 tablespoons mirin; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 tablespoon gochujang; freshly ground black pepper