Enough soup for an army. The perfect cure for a horrific hangover.
Today, it’s the perfect hangover soup. Traditionally, haejang guk is the go to soup for the hangover cure. I prefer this hodgepodge everything-but-the-kitchen-sink budae jjigae stew. Modern ingredients today include any thing from sausages, hot dogs, onions, tofu, garlic, scallions, mushrooms, vegetables, dumplings and, my favorite touch, instant ramen noodles.
Our little old Korean lady brought us dish after dish after dish. And when she was through with the sides and extras, she brought us more spicy broth for our stew. There were only 3 of us.
The table beside us, a group of young men, early twenties I would imagine, in uniform. They were laughing and drinking and toasting to one another. They had just finished their military services and are now returning home.
So, whether you are recovering from a night on the town or celebrating a joyous occasion, enjoy a meal fit for an army. Enjoy soup!
What’s your go-to cure for a hangover?
Nolbu Budae Jjigae
in Gangnam – Seoul, South Korea
