Entrée: United States – Plate Lunch with Spam and Macaroni Salad

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 10 min

Additional 20 min

Total 30 min

Ingredients

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.

1 can SPAM (12 oz (340 g)), sliced into 6–8 slices
3 cups (720 ml) cooked white rice (3 cups (720 ml))
2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce (2 tbsp (30 ml))
1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar (0.42 oz (12 g))
2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil (2 tbsp (30 ml))
For macaroni salad:
2 cups (480 ml) elbow macaroni, cooked and cooled (2 cups (480 ml))
3 / 4 cup (180 ml) mayonnaise (3/4 cup (180 ml))
2 tbsp (30 ml) milk (2 tbsp (30 ml))
1 small carrot, grated
2 tbsp (30 ml) finely diced onion (2 tbsp (30 ml))
1 tsp (5 ml) sugar (0.14 oz (4 g))
Salt and pepper to taste

Show original ingredient measurements

1 can SPAM (12 oz / 340 g), sliced into 6–8 slices
3 cups cooked white rice (720 ml)
2 tbsp soy sauce (30 ml)
1 tbsp sugar (12 g)
2 tbsp vegetable oil (30 ml)
For macaroni salad:
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and cooled (480 ml)
3 / 4 cup mayonnaise (180 ml)
2 tbsp milk (30 ml)
1 small carrot, grated
2 tbsp finely diced onion (30 ml)
1 tsp sugar (4 g)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate.

1. Toss SPAM slices with soy sauce and 1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar; let marinate briefly.  
2. Heat oil in a skillet and fry SPAM until caramelized and browned on both sides; keep warm.  
3. Make macaroni salad by combining cooked macaroni, mayonnaise, milk, carrot, onion, sugar, salt and pepper; chill until ready to serve.  
4. Plate: scoop rice, place fried SPAM slices alongside, and serve a generous scoop of macaroni salad. Serve with optional pickles or shredded cabbage.

1. Toss SPAM slices with soy sauce and 1 tbsp sugar; let marinate briefly.  
2. Heat oil in a skillet and fry SPAM until caramelized and browned on both sides; keep warm.  
3. Make macaroni salad by combining cooked macaroni, mayonnaise, milk, carrot, onion, sugar, salt and pepper; chill until ready to serve.  
4. Plate: scoop rice, place fried SPAM slices alongside, and serve a generous scoop of macaroni salad. Serve with optional pickles or shredded cabbage.