Spam and Potato Stir-fry
Super Simple Spicy and Sweet Spam and Potato Stir-fry Recipe
Don’t worry if you only have potatoes and Spam at home! Try making this delicious and easy Spam and Potato Stir-fry. It’s perfect as a side dish for rice or as a snack with drinks.
Main Ingredients- 1 medium potato
- 1 can (200g) Spam
- 1 Cheongyang pepper (adjust to your spice preference)
Seasoning- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (or maltose)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (or maltose)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash or peel the potato and Spam. Cut them into roughly 1cm thick slices. Try to make the pieces similar in size so they cook evenly. Finely mince the Cheongyang pepper.
Step 2
It’s a good idea to briefly blanch the Spam in boiling water. This helps remove impurities and excess oil, resulting in a cleaner, milder flavor. Pat the blanched Spam dry with a paper towel.
Step 3
Now, let’s start stir-frying! Heat a pan over medium heat, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then, add the sliced potatoes first. Place the potatoes in the pan and begin to stir-fry over low heat.
Step 4
Once the potatoes start to turn slightly translucent and soften (after about 3-5 minutes), pour in the soy sauce and oyster sauce. Stir well to coat the potatoes evenly with the sauce.
Step 5
When the sauce is well combined, add the blanched Spam and minced Cheongyang pepper. Next, add the sugar, corn syrup, and gochujang. Increase the heat to high and stir-fry quickly for about 1-2 minutes until everything is well mixed and slightly caramelized. Be careful not to burn the sauce!
Step 6
Finally, drizzle in the sesame oil and give it a quick toss to combine. Your delicious Spam and Potato Stir-fry is ready! It’s wonderful served over hot rice or enjoyed on its own.
