Luncheon
meat stir-fry, also known as Spam stir-fry, is a mouthwatering Korean-inspired
dish. Crispy outside, tender inside, coated in a thick sticky, sweet, spicy and
mildly salty sauce, with a sprinkling of black sesame seeds and the aroma of
spring onions.
Truly irresistible Stir-fried luncheon meat. A pantry staple, luncheon meat (or Spam) is the go-to in-case ingredient always worth stocking up. Both are somewhat similar, but what still, what are the differences between luncheon meat and spam?
Luncheon meat is made by chopping or grinding meat, then mixing it with water,
salt, spices, and sometimes starch before packing it in cans or trays. Spam, a
branded type of luncheon meat, is mostly pork, mixed with salt, sugar, and
preservatives, and packed in cans for long-term storage.
Both are processed meats with added
seasonings, making them alike in how they are made. It’s all about moderation,
yet not depriving oneself from appreciating either in luncheon meat fried rice,
spam stir-fry, luncheon meat burger, or other quick meals.
For this stir-fry luncheon meat Korean
style, you can use either one. Luncheon meat or Spam, as it does not alter the
final result of a tasty, easy Asian stir fry with affordable ingredients. The
extra uncooked luncheon meat or Spam can be frozen, for not more than one week,
before using for another luncheon meat or Spam recipe.
A quick stir-fry, appealing to the food
senses, delicious to appreciate on its own or paired with rice.
YouTube video: Spam stir fry (luncheon meat stir fry) recipe
Ingredients
½ can luncheon meat, cubed
¼ zucchini, cubed
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
2 tbsp oil
Roasted black sesame seeds (for garnish)
Sliced spring onions (for garnish)
For the Sauce
½ tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
Chili flakes (to taste)
Heat oil and add luncheon meat.
Fry on both sides for a light crispy coating.
Add ginger paste and garlic paste.
Stir in.
Add zucchini and pour the prepared sauce mix into the ingredients.
Season with salt.
Stir everything together until evenly coated.
Switch off the heat.
Sprinkle spring onions and sesame seeds atop.
Stir in.
