Don’t knock it until you try it. That phrase stuck with me as I explored recipes for this month’s Pass the Cook Book Club selection from Seoultown Kitchen by Debbie Lee. Sam, the lovely host at Little Ferraro Kitchen, picked three recipes. I could have chosen the wings or the beef — both sounded tempting — but I joined this group to try new things. So I went for the third choice: Spam and Eggs.
When I hear “Spam and Eggs” I picture friendly Hawaiian plate lunches and warm, nostalgic comforts. I also think of the odd cultural reputation Spam has, and I admit I was a little skeptical. But I grew up on canned tuna, hot dogs and other simple proteins, so I decided to set aside any culinary snobbery and give it a fair shot. I bought a can of Spam, went home to test the recipe, and discovered it wasn’t bad at all.
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Spam and Eggs for Pass the Cook Book Club with Debbie Lee
Ingredients
- 2 tbs vegetable oil
- 8 eggs
- Salt and pepper
- 1 can Spam – sliced into 1/4″ pieces
- 4 cup cooked white rice – hot
- 2 tbs roasted and salted sesame seeds – for garnish
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbs chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
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Combine the maple syrup, chili powder, cinnamon, and smoked paprika in a small saucepan. Bring to a low simmer and keep cooking for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
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While the sauce simmers, heat two skillets. In one large skillet over medium-low heat, add the vegetable oil. Crack the eggs and cook sunny-side up, or scramble if you prefer.
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In the other skillet, cook the Spam slices over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until browned and crisp around the edges.
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To serve, divide hot cooked rice among plates, top with eggs and Spam, drizzle the chili-maple sauce over everything, and finish with a sprinkle of roasted sesame seeds.
Nutritional information is provided as an approximation and will vary based on specific ingredients and portions used.
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Spam and Eggs
From Seoultown Kitchen by Debbie Lee
If you aren’t down with Spam, try ham — it’s a fine substitute.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbs vegetable oil
- 8 eggs
- Salt and pepper
- 1 can Spam, sliced into 1/4″ pieces
- 4 cup cooked white rice, hot
- 2 tbs roasted and salted sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbs chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Preparation:
Combine the maple syrup, chili powder, cinnamon, and smoked paprika in a small saucepan. Bring to a low simmer and let cook for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
Meanwhile, heat two skillets. In one large skillet over medium-low heat, coat the pan with oil and cook the eggs sunny-side up, or scramble to your taste.
In the second skillet, brown the Spam slices over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side until crisp and golden.
Plate hot rice, top with eggs and Spam, drizzle with the chili-maple sauce, and sprinkle with roasted sesame seeds. Enjoy.
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