SPAM

HEARTY SPAM BREAKFAST SKILLET

Ingredients:
1 12-ounce can Spam Classic julienned
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 cups frozen diced or shredded potatoes
1 8-ounce frozen package (thawed) fat-free egg product
6 drops hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Preparation:

In large nonstick skillet, cook potatoes, onion and bell pepper in oil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes. Add Spam Classic; cook and stir 5 minutes longer.

In small bowl, combine egg product, basil, salt, black pepper and hot sauce; blend well. Pour over mixture in skillet; cover. Cook over medium-low heat 8 to 12 minutes or until set. Sprinkle with cheese.

SPAM MUSUBI

Ingredients:
2 slices Spam Classic
3 ounces cooked white rice, seasoned with furikake and toasted sesame seeds, if desired
1 tablespoon House of Tsang Hibatchi Grill Sweet Ginger Sesame Sauce or Sam Choy's cooking sauce
1 whole sheet nori

Preparations:

In large skillet, cook Spam Classic until lightly browned and crisp.

Place 1/2 of rice into musubi press or small can. Place Spam Classic on rice; drizzle with grill sauce or cooking sauce. Top with remaining rice; press down. Remove Spam and rice from musubi press.

On work surface, lay nori shiny-side-down; top with Spam mixture. Wrap up. Cut each musubi in half. Slice each half diagonally into 2 pieces. Serve immediately.

  

SPAM THAI-STYLE MEATBALLS

Ingredients:
1/2 cup uncooked short-grain white rice
3/4 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons green curry paste
1 12-ounce can Spam Less Sodium, grated
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup flaked sweetened coconut
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 egg whites, beaten
Sweet chili sauce, for dipping

Preparations:

Rinse rice under running water in metal sieve until water runs clear. In small saucepan, combine coconut milk, water and curry paste. Add rice and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to low. Cook rice on lowest setting 20 minutes or until cooked.

Heat oven to 375°F.

In large skillet, cook Spam on medium-high heat 5 minutes or until Spam is browned. Remove from heat. Stir in rice and cilantro; let cool.

In shallow dish, combine coconut and breadcrumbs.

Form 1 tablespoon mixture into meatballs. Dip in beaten egg white then in coconut mixture. Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Or deep-fry meatballs in hot oil until golden-brown; drain on paper towel. Serve with sweet chili sauce for dipping.