Seungwoo Dad's Perilla Leaf Spam Jeon

Name: Seungwoo Dad's Perilla Leaf Spam Jeon
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1/2 can Spam; 10 perilla leaves; 2 eggs; cooking oil as needed

Thinly sliced Spam wrapped in aromatic perilla leaves, coated in egg wash, and pan-fried until golden brown. An incredibly simple side dish or drinking snack.

15 min Difficulty Very easy side dish

Main ingredients

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Ingredients needed 2 servings

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10 perilla leaves

2 eggs

cooking oil as needed

Recipe

Slice the Spam thinly and evenly so it cooks well.
Wash the fragrant perilla leaves thoroughly and pat completely dry.
Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk well until no streaks remain to make the egg wash.
Wrap or fold each slice of Spam with a perilla leaf, covering the outside.
Dip the perilla-wrapped Spam into the egg wash, coating evenly.
Heat a pan with a moderate amount of cooking oil and place the egg-coated Spam in the pan.
Cook over medium-low heat, flipping occasionally, until golden brown on both sides.

Slice Spam thinly; prepare perilla leaves and egg wash.
Wrap Spam with perilla leaves, then coat with egg wash.
Pan-fry in oil until golden brown on both sides.

Cooking tips

Since Spam is already salty, it's best not to add extra salt to the egg wash.
To prevent the perilla leaves from unwrapping, place the folded side down first when adding to the pan for a clean finish.

Recommended for

Those who want to make a simple side dish or snack using Spam in a different way.
Those who enjoy the fragrant harmony of perilla leaves and the savory saltiness of Spam.

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