My first Spam

[JCBBQ]

My only connection w Spam growing up was the Monty Python skit. These days I’ve been dipping into Kenji’s Wok book and came across his Kimchi and Spam fried rice recipe. I had everything but the Spam so I bought a can and made it.

Ingredients & prep

crisp up the mystery meat then add the rest


plate eat yum

I’ve got to say, it was delicious! That said, I’d like to see what this recipe tastes and feels like w leftover chicken instead of Spam. I definitely feel a bit leaden after eating that.

Solid comfort food. Probably better if you’re drunk or hungover. 😬 🤷♂️

[barelfly]

Hahah! It looks excellent! Don’t know when the last time it was I had spam. Probably as a kid. But that egg just makes everything look perfect!

[JCBBQ]

Gotta admit…that egg was good. 😊

[MBMorgan]

If you enjoyed that Spam fried rice, then you should give Spam Musubi a try: https://www.seriouseats.com/tutorial...m-musubi-sushi

[JCBBQ]

Cool, thanks! I’ll check it out.

[MBMorgan]

JCBBQ - The Furikake Seasoning it mentions can be found here if you don't find it locally: https://www.amazon.com/Nori-Fume-Fur...s%2C126&sr=8-8

[Jfrosty27]

Spam fried rice is a fave in our house. I follow the recipe on the Spam website. Delish.

[tstalafuse]

Spam burnt ends are pretty good and easy as well..

[hoovarmin]

I'll bet it would be great with salmon

[JCBBQ]

If I’m honest, lots of other proteins would be better. I don’t know if it’s psychological but I didn’t feel very healthy after eating it.

[Donw]

Keep giving Spam a try in different recipes. Who knows, one day your shopping cart might look like my daughter’s while shopping for a family get together on Maui.

[JCBBQ]

I heard it’s big in Hawaii.

[Johnny Booth]

That is what my pantry looks like right now. Spam is good. It’s salty, and fatty, and meaty. Who on this website could possibly complain?

[Bob K]

I'm having spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, baked beans, and spam!

[MsTwiggy]

The fried rice looks amazing 🤩. The addition of the egg is superb . I’ve never cooked with spam but have eaten it out a fair bit💯🤗🔥🔥🐿️

[JCBBQ]

I’m not sure I need any further experimentation. There are other proteins I prefer.

[yakima]

WWII, Hawaii. No refrigeration required. Shipping time from West Coast to Hawaii. Spam got big in the islands. I believe that Hawaii and a Scandinavian country remain as the largest per capita consumers of Spam. McDonalds even has a Spam sandwich in Hawaii. So I am told.

[FireMan]

Saw the wok and, Sold! Goin to have ta try it. Good lookin cook. 🕶

[DavidNorcross]

I am a fan of spam. Do not eat often, but like it.

[Starsky]

Well if you're willing to make it again, I'm willing to get drunk and eat it!

[JCBBQ]

Hahahaha fair enough!!

[texastweeter]

Spam is just pork shoulder, ham, salt, sugar, potato starch, and sodium nitrite. Hotdogs are more questionable. It kinda gets a bad rap. I love it.

[Johnny Booth]

Carol’s family are Indonesian, they eat a lot of spam in fried rice. It is a staple, as is corned beef in the can. I guess when you live on a remote island, during a world war, and Japan has captured your country, canned meats become very popular. You learn to cook with what you have. I suspect Hawaii has a similar story. Canned meats last a really really long time.

[Sweaty Paul]

Wow JCBBQ !! That looks spectacular. Do you like Kenji’s wok cookbook? Thanks for sharing!

[JCBBQ]

Thanks! His work is always good. I haven’t gone deep into it bc I have a few other Asian cookbooks that I try stuff from.