Seungwoo Dad's Spam and Potato Stir-fry

Name: Seungwoo Dad's Spam and Potato Stir-fry
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1/2 can canned ham (Spam); 1 potato; 3 tbsp water; 1 tbsp cooking oil; Pinch of salt

A super simple stir-fried potato dish that par-cooks the potatoes in water for a crisp yet tender texture, enhanced with the savory flavor of Spam.

15 min Difficulty Easy side dish

Main ingredients

Spam Potato

Ingredients needed 2 servings

1/2 can canned ham (Spam)

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3 tbsp water

1 tbsp cooking oil

Pinch of salt

Recipe

Thinly slice the canned ham (Spam) and potato into uniform, similar thicknesses.
Place the sliced potatoes in a cold pan and add 3 tablespoons of water per potato.
Cook over high heat, stirring, until the water has completely evaporated and the potatoes are tender throughout.
Once all the water has evaporated, add the sliced Spam and stir-fry, utilizing the fat rendered from the Spam.
To prevent sticking, lightly drizzle 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and stir-fry evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Once the potatoes are cooked to your liking, turn off the heat and finish.

Prepare by thinly slicing the potatoes and Spam into bite-sized pieces.
Add potatoes and 3 tbsp water to a pan, and cook over high heat until the water evaporates.
Add Spam and cooking oil, stir-fry until golden brown, then season with salt to taste.

Cooking tips

To prevent the common issue of undercooked, crunchy potatoes, it's essential to first cook them in water by adding 3 tablespoons of water per potato.
If you prefer a spicy kick, thinly slice and add Cheongyang chili peppers while stir-frying in oil for a cleaner flavor.
Spam itself is salty and contains oil, so it's best to adjust the amount of salt and cooking oil based on the cooking progress.
For a deeper umami flavor, you can add a very small amount of chicken stock or oyster sauce instead of salt while stir-frying.

Recommended for

Those who have failed at making potato stir-fry due to undercooked, crunchy potatoes.
Those who want to quickly make a great side dish using leftover canned ham and potatoes.
Those who want a savory and salty side dish with minimal basic seasoning that's impossible to mess up.

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