Main ingredients 🥩
Spamperilla leaveseggs
Seungwoo Dad's Perilla Leaf Spam Jeon
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.
🙋 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.
Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings
- 1/2 can Spam
- 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.
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