Spam and Potato Stir-Fry: A Hearty and Delicious Summer Side Dish
Easy and Tasty Summer Side Dish: The Best Rice-Thief Recipe with Spam and Potatoes
Introducing a simple yet incredibly delicious Spam and Potato Stir-Fry recipe, perfect for when you’re craving something easy and satisfying. The savory spam and fluffy potatoes create a fantastic harmony, making it a hearty side dish that the whole family will love, from kids to adults. I’ll share detailed tips on how to stir-fry potatoes without them breaking apart! This recipe offers the satisfaction of enjoying two distinct flavors in one dish.
Main Ingredients- 2 medium potatoes
- 1/2 can Spam (approx. 200g)
- 0.5 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp sesame oil
- 0.5 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Pinch of black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for cooking
- 1 Tbsp coarse salt (for brining potatoes)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, meticulously prepare all the ingredients needed for the dish. Wash the potatoes thoroughly and set out the Spam. Measuring out the oyster sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and pepper in advance will make the cooking process much smoother.
Step 2
To remove excess saltiness, grease, and additives from the Spam, blanch it in boiling water for about 5 minutes. Rinse the blanched Spam under cold water, drain, and then cut it into thick strips, about 0.7cm thick. Cutting them too thinly can cause them to break apart during cooking, so aim for a substantial thickness.
Step 3
Wash the potatoes, peel them, and then cut them into thick strips, similar in thickness to the Spam. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of coarse salt over the julienned potatoes and toss gently. Let them sit for about 15 minutes to draw out starch and excess salt. After brining, rinse the potatoes thoroughly under cold water to remove the starch. Pat them completely dry with paper towels; this step prevents oil splattering and helps the potatoes become crispier when cooked.
Step 4
Now it’s time to stir-fry. Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the dried potato strips and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until the edges begin to turn translucent. Once the potato edges start to cook, cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let it steam for 5 minutes. This process ensures the potatoes cook through and become tender. When the potatoes are almost cooked, add the sliced Spam and half a tablespoon of oyster sauce.
Step 5
Continue to stir-fry for another 2 minutes, allowing the Spam and oyster sauce to coat the potatoes evenly. The savory flavor of the Spam and the umami from the oyster sauce will infuse into the potatoes, creating a delicious depth of flavor.
Step 6
Turn off the heat. It’s time to add the finishing touches using the residual heat of the pan. Add half a tablespoon of sesame oil, half a tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds, and a pinch of black pepper. Make sure to turn off the heat before adding the sesame oil, as high heat can cause its aroma to dissipate.
Step 7
Finally, give everything a good toss to combine all the ingredients. Your delicious Spam and Potato Stir-Fry is complete! It’s wonderful served hot immediately, or you can let it cool and use it as a make-ahead side dish. It’s the perfect accompaniment to rice!
