The Ultimate Rice Thief! Spam and Potato Stew Recipe
End Your Dinner Dilemma! A Delicious Stew Using Spam and Potatoes
With staple ingredients like potatoes and Spam always in your pantry, you can whip up a hearty and delicious meal in no time. Introducing ‘Spam and Potato Stew,’ a dish with a savory and rich sauce that’s perfect for mixing with white rice. The fantastic combination of salty Spam and fluffy potatoes, along with tender zucchini, makes this a magical recipe that will have you finishing two bowls of rice before you know it! Follow along and try it now!
Main Ingredients
- Spam (1 can, 200g)
- Potatoes (2 medium, approx. 300g)
- Zucchini (1/2 medium, approx. 190g)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Dice the Spam (200g can) into 1cm cubes. Briefly blanch the diced Spam in boiling water for about 3 minutes. This step helps remove excess saltiness and fat, resulting in a cleaner flavor.
Step 2
Dice the potatoes (approx. 300g) into similar 1cm cubes, matching the size of the Spam. Cutting the potatoes into uniform pieces ensures they cook evenly.
Step 3
Cut the zucchini (approx. 190g) into 1cm cubes as well, similar to the Spam and potatoes. You can scoop out the seedy inner part of the zucchini if desired. Zucchini cooks quickly, so it’s best added towards the end of cooking.
Step 4
Let’s make the sauce for the delicious stew! In a bowl, combine Gochujang (1 Tbsp), Doenjang (2/3 Tbsp), Gochugaru (2 Tbsp), minced garlic (1 Tbsp), soy sauce (2 Tbsp), sugar (1 Tbsp), and oligosaccharide syrup (1 Tbsp). Mix them thoroughly. The addition of Doenjang enhances the umami flavor.
Step 5
Now, let’s start cooking. Place the diced potatoes and blanched Spam into a pot. Pour in 400ml of anchovy-kelp broth. Ensure the liquid covers the ingredients adequately.
Step 6
Add all the prepared sauce to the pot and stir to combine. Bring the stew to a boil over high heat. Stir occasionally to prevent the sauce from sticking to the bottom.
Step 7
Once the stew begins to boil vigorously, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the diced zucchini and continue to simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender. Be careful not to overcook the zucchini, as it can become mushy.
Step 8
It’s time for the finishing touches to enhance the flavor. Stir in 1 Tbsp of ground sesame seeds, a pinch of black pepper, and 2 Tbsp of sesame oil. Grinding the sesame seeds increases their nutritional absorption and boosts their nutty aroma.
Step 9
And there you have it – a delicious ‘Spam and Potato Stew’! Serve generously over a bowl of hot white rice and mix it all together. This dish is guaranteed to be a rice thief, reigniting your appetite. Be sure to give it a try!
