The processed meat in a can known as SPAM was introduced on this day in history, July 5, 1937. The product is now sold in 11 varieties around the world.
The popular Korean dish"budae jjigae" — which translates to"Army stew" or"Army base stew" — developed after the Korean War, when an economic downturn meant that meat was scarce and expensive. in the South Korean city of Uijeongbu had a surplus of various processed food, including SPAM — which"was totally new to Koreans," Korean chef and YouTube creator Maangchi said on her website.
"Eventually these ingredients made their way into surrounding areas of the base and some creative Koreans made stew from them," she said.
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