Only Spam Left in Your Cupboard? Impress Your Friends With These 6 Gourmet Recipes

Kimchi fried rice is tasty enough as it is. But throwing in some Spam into the dish can make it even better. Cooking a delicious bowl of fried that has a great flavour and is served warm is unmatched comfort food. Try your hand by following the recipe below!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked white rice 
• 3/4 pound kimchi with juices 
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable or canola oil, divided
• 1 can of Spam, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch dice
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 4 scallions, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced 
• 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
• 1 hot red or green chilli (such as jalapeño, serrano, or Thai bird), stemmed and thinly sliced
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons (10ml) Asian fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and fine stems 
• Kosher salt
• Fried eggs, for serving
• Hot sauce, for serving

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Dreaming of having a bite of that savoury Spam ramen burger? Now even you can recreate the experience at home with a recipe that's easy to make. Just make sure you're ready because this meal is going to be a little messy yet worthwhile.

Ingredients:

• 1 brick of dried ramen noodles
• 1 egg
• 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon mirin
• 1 slice of Spam 1/4" thick and cut lengthwise so that you have a square-shaped slice
• Cooking oil
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup of finely chopped cabbage kimchi

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Late-night cravings often lead us to the pantry, where we unapologetically reach for a new pack of mac-and-cheese just so we can go back to sleep with a happy tummy. But this comfort food does get a bit boring. But fret not, for we've found an indulgent recipe that you can make either at night or day.

Ingredients

• 1 (12-ounce) can of Spam, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• Kosher salt
• 1 pound dried macaroni
• 3 cups whole milk
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 ½ to 5 cups shredded cheese (about 20 to 24 ounces)
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Yes, you can have Spam in a blanket that's equally flavourful as the real, gourmet dish. It doesn't require much and can be fun to make with other people. As they say, the more you can munch, the merrier!

Ingredients:

• 1 8-ounce can dinner rolls, such as Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls
• 1 12-ounce can Spam, cut into 2-inch chunks
• Ketchup, for serving
• Mustard, for serving

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Put a twist on your eggs benedict by adding the flavourful Spam in between. Whether you're planning to have this for breakfast, lunch, or dinner—you're sure to have a full restaurant experience with this recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 (12-ounce) can Spam Classic
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 4 egg yolks
• 4 English muffins, split and toasted
• 1/2 cup fresh spinach
• 8 large eggs
• 3 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 8 slices tomato
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar

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