I think I may have mentioned spam once or twice before, but it has come to my attention that very few people realize just how delicious and versatile this miracle meat-product is. Fast, convenient and infinitely tasty, Spam can (and should) be eaten with every meal of the day. I will now list a few of the recipes I have personally concocted that feature spam.
Spam and Veggie Ramen
Ah, this one is a staple of my diet, I eat it almost every day. Bring some water to a boil, and add in the noodles (uncrushed of course), 1/4 cup of diced spam and 1/4 cup of frozen veggies. Allow to return to a boil, and stir continuously for 2 minutes and 40 seconds. Drain out 95% of the water, put in a bowl, season to taste and enjoy. Perfection when eaten with pop-tarts for brunch or a midnight snack. Add a cup of green tea to give it an authentic Japanese flair!
Spam and eggs
If you start a day off with Spam and eggs and a piece of jelly toast, I can personally guarantee that that day will be totally awesome. Take as many eggs as you want, and mix in a tablespoon of diced spam per egg. when the spam is golden brown and slightly blackened, remove from the frying pan. Add pepper and copious hot sauce, meal done! For a balanced breakfast, serve with pancakes and/or bearclaws.
Spameroni and cheese
Another brilliant use of diced spam, just add in 1/2 cup of the miracle food to the pot when you boil the noodles. Simple and elegant, this "mmm" inducing dish is best served with a glass of milk and a side of chips and salsa.
Fried spam sammich
Among the easiest uses of magic-meat, just cut two slices from the block about 2/3 cm in width, fry over medium heat until golden brown. Place side by side on toasted wheat bread, slather in mustard, and serve with peanuts and pretzels. If you are out of bread, simply cut the slabs into thin strips and dip into mustard for an intriguing and exciting meal!
Spam is an ideal substitute for ground beef or chicken dishes, such as hamburger helper, pasta or Mexican food. For another thrilling treat, try placing slabs of spam on a foil covered baking sheet at 300 degrees for 8 minutes, and covering the heavenly results in barbecue sauce. As Miss Frizzle always said, "Take chances, Make mistakes!" With spam, experimentation is key, and there are no bad ideas.
If anyone has a recipe to share, let me know!
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SPAM MUSUBI
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More Spam is consumed in Hawaii than any other state in the U.S. By far, Hawaiians’ favorite dish is Musubi, a ready-to-eat Spam snack that resembles a large piece of nigiri sushi. In Hawaii, you can buy Musubi in nearly any convenience store or grocery store for between $1 and $2. This is adapted from a recipe on the Hormel Foods Web site. (Makes 8 servings)
Ingredients
* 1 12-ounce can Spam Classic
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
* 1/3 cup brown sugar
* 1/3 cup soy sauce
* 3 cups cooked white sushi rice (found in the Asian section of supermarket)
* 1 package hoshi nori (Japanese dried seaweed, available at Asian markets)
Directions
1. Slice Spam lengthwise into 8 equal pieces.
2. In a shallow dish, combine garlic, ginger, brown sugar and soy sauce. Place Spam slices in the mixture and let sit for 30 minutes. Remove and pat dry.
3. In a medium-sized skillet, fry the marinated Spam slices over medium heat, 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
4. Moisten hands and mold rice into 8 thick blocks with the same outside dimensions as Spam slices. (You can get a perfect block shape by using a special plastic Musubi mold found online or in specialty stores in Hawaii.)
5. Cut nori into 8-1/2 inch strips. Place Spam slices on rice blocks and wrap individual nori strips around each middle.
6. Moisten one end of nori slightly to fasten together. The remaining marinade may be used as a dip.