Potato and Spam Stir-fry: A Simple and Delicious Korean Side Dish
Ugh, I have so many potatoes! I'm busy eating potatoes every single day ^^;; It's tasty, but I get a little tired of eating them all the time, haha. I've boiled them, made curry rice with them, stir-fried them, and made potato salad, hehe.
And there's more! I've also made *sujebi* (Korean hand-pulled noodle soup), potato pancakes, and *ongsimi* (potato dumpling soup), but the potatoes aren't decreasing? Honey, did we buy too many potatoes, lol?
That square ham we all know is now coming out in round shapes! The taste is the same, but it's weird to see it round instead of square. But hey, Spam is Spam. This Spam and potato stir-fry tastes just like it always does, familiar and comforting~
I made this dish with one Daepo-cheon potato and half a can of the round Spam, and it filled a whole plate. It's plenty for my husband and me, but seeing it makes me think of my son-in-law.
He loves it when I make potato stir-fry for him. He mixes it with *gochujang* (Korean chili paste) and sesame oil and eats it right up. I bet he'd really enjoy it with Spam! Next time he comes over, I'll have to make it with lots of ham.
Ingredients:
- 1 Potato
- 1/2 can Round Spam
- Rice Bran Oil
- Sesame Seeds
- Salt
First, finely shred the potato. I've always been complimented on my shredding skills, haha! Finely shredded radish and potatoes look better, have a better texture, and are easier to eat.
The thickness should be similar so that the potatoes cook at the same rate when stir-frying, resulting in a fluffy and delicious Spam and potato stir-fry.
Sometimes, the potato stir-fry at restaurants is smooth and doesn't have any starchiness. I think they either use potatoes with very little starch, or they remove the starch very well. If you soak the shredded potatoes in water, a lot of starch will come out.
After about 10 minutes, drain the potatoes in a sieve and squeeze out the excess water. Then, you can start making the Spam and potato stir-fry.
Cut the Spam in half, keep half in the fridge, and shred the other half into thick strips.
Heat oil in a pan and add the drained shredded potatoes. If you preheat the pan, it makes a fantastic *sizzle* sound when you add the potatoes, lol!
When the potatoes are halfway cooked, add the prepared Spam and stir-fry until the potatoes are cooked through. You can cook the potatoes completely first and then add the Spam, but if you add the Spam when the potatoes are halfway cooked, the potatoes will absorb the flavor of the Spam, making it even tastier. You don't need to add any extra salt after adding the Spam.
Ta-da! This Spam and potato stir-fry is perfect as a side dish or a snack with beer. We often make it as a side dish for rice, but it's also delicious mixed with rice, *gochujang*, and sesame oil. It's so special and tasty!
Did you enjoy this potato stir-fry recipe? We've been having heatwaves, heavy rain, then more heatwaves ㅠㅠ. I think my health has improved a lot after the health checkup. I was out of it for almost a week, so I made potato stir-fry and kimchi stew. Augh, what should I eat today? I'm worried. What are you all eating today? ^^
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