Savory Spam Teriyaki Bowl: An Unbeatable Rice Topping!
The Perfect Spam Teriyaki Rice Bowl: A Flavorful Meal That Complements Rice Beautifully
Spam is a pantry staple for many households. While delicious when simply pan-fried, braising it in a sweet and savory soy sauce glaze transforms it into an irresistible dish that makes rice disappear in no time. This recipe offers a super simple way to create a fantastic meal without needing a lot of special ingredients.
Main Ingredients
- 1 can (200g) Spam
- 1 large egg
- 1 stalk green onion or scallion
- 1 bowl cooked rice, warm
Spam Glaze Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp mirin (rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp mirin (rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Open the can of Spam and slice it thinly, about 0.5 cm thick. Slicing it too thick might prevent the glaze from penetrating fully. Thinner slices also provide a better texture.
Step 2
Wash and finely chop the green onion or scallion. The white parts can be used during cooking, and the green parts can be used as a garnish at the end for added color and aroma.
Step 3
In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp mirin, and 1 Tbsp sugar. Add 3 Tbsp water and stir well until the sugar is dissolved to create the glaze. Set aside the sesame oil for later.
Step 4
Carefully separate the yolk from the egg white. Lightly grease a non-stick pan with oil over medium heat, then add only the egg white. Scramble it until cooked through, then remove it to a separate plate.
Step 5
Place the sliced Spam in the same pan and pan-fry over medium-low heat until golden brown on both sides. Spam releases its own fat, so you likely won’t need to add extra oil. Browning enhances its flavor significantly.
Step 6
Push the browned Spam to one side of the pan. Pour the prepared glaze into the empty part of the pan and let it come to a simmer. Once simmering, add the chopped green onion (mostly the white parts) and let it simmer with the Spam for 1-2 minutes, allowing the Spam to absorb the glaze.
Step 7
Spoon the warm rice into a serving bowl. Arrange the scrambled egg whites attractively on top of the rice.
Step 8
Generously top the rice and egg whites with the glazed Spam. Finally, place the egg yolk in the center and drizzle 1 Tbsp of sesame oil over everything. Your delicious Spam Teriyaki Bowl is ready to enjoy! A sprinkle of the reserved green parts of the green onion adds a nice touch.
