Watch: The ‘Trash Dish’ That Came Out of the Korean War | Eater
"Located in Dallas, this spot serves an exemplary version of army base stew (budae jjigae) that was featured on the K-Town episode with host Matthew Kang. The dish reflects its origins after the Korean War when resourceful locals repurposed surplus canned American meats—Spam, hot dogs, ham and ground beef—into a spicy, communal stew; its past as a stigmatized “trash” dish contrasts with its modern status as an iconic menu item found on Korean bar and restaurant menus worldwide, and eating it is presented as a reminder of Korea’s wartime hardship and ongoing political unease." - Eater Video
