Experience the flavors of Hawaiian style lunch plate with my Teriyaki Spam Plate recipe! This Hawaiian-inspired lunch features seared spam, broccoli, carrots, and edamame drizzled in a homemade teriyaki sauce! It’s an easy, flavorful dish that brings a taste of the islands to your table in no time!
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Why I Love This Recipe
I crafted this Hawaiian-style lunch plate inspired by my favorite dishes like Hawaiian Spam Musubi, Spam Musubi in a Bowl and Spam Egg Rice Plate! It’s a quick fix, taking less than 10 minutes from start to finish – and that’s a win in my book! But what I really love about this recipe is how I use my homemade Teriyaki Sauce, made with real kitchen staples, adding that authentic touch to the plate!
This plate stars seared spam, served alongside boiled broccoli and carrots, all atop a bed of fluffy rice. The combination of savory seared spam with the sweet and savory teriyaki sauce creates a taste that’s uniquely Hawaiian-inspired!
It’s perfect for anyone seeking a filling yet easy-to-make lunch plate that captures the flavors of Hawaii effortlessly just like in my Loco Moco dish! So why wait? Dive into this delightful Hawaiian-inspired dish today and bring a taste of the islands right to your table!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Spam – low-sodium preferred, found in the canned meat section of grocery stores.
- Neutral Oil –Â no taste or flavor with high cooking temperature. Some choices are sunflower oil, peanut oil, sallower oil, vegetable oil, and canola oil.Â
- Rice – rice of choice such as white, brown, jasmine or cauliflower rice for a low carb option.
- Broccoli – fresh broccoli cut into bite sized pieces.
- Baby Carrots – fresh.
- Edamame Peas – precooked and de-shelled.
- Japanese Sake – typically will come in a large bottle labeled junmai sake. Can also substitute with dry sherry wine or Chinese cooking wine, found at local grocery stores or Asian markets. Helps round out the flavor of the teriyaki sauce.
- Sweetener – use your preferred sweetener.
- Soy Sauce – low-sodium Soy Sauce preferred. Can also use tamari for gluten-free. Used as the base flavor for the teriyaki sauce.
- Thickener – corn starch slurry or thickener of choice.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
Directions
☑ Before Getting Started
Ensure you use a Large Skillet with a Flat Bottom to provide ample space for searing your spam.
Step 1 Slice your spam into pieces that are between 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, depending on your preference.
Step 2 Combine corn starch and water in a mixing bowl to prepare your corn starch slurry.
Step 3 In a large skillet over medium heat, mix Japanese sake, soy sauce and sweetener. Let the sauce come to a gentle boil, then lower the heat to simmer. Stir in the corn starch slurry and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute and set aside.
Step 4 Add rice to a plate and add edamame peas on the side.
Step 5 Boil water in a medium-sized pot. Once the water reaches a rolling boil, add chopped broccoli and baby carrots. Boil for 90 seconds, then immediately rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain any remaining water from the vegetables and add them to a plate with rice.
Step 6 In a clean, large skillet, heat some cooking oil under medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add sliced spam. Cook the spam over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Place the cooked spam on a plate with rice and serve with teriyaki sauce on the side.
🌿Garnishing Pro Tip
For a polished presentation, sprinkle Toasted Sesame Seeds over the rice.
Recipe Variations
When looking to switch things up, try combining all these ingredients together in a bowl to create my Spam Musubi in a Bowl variation all drizzled in my Spam Musubi Sauce.
Pairing Recommendations
For a complete meal alongside this recipe, serve it with classic musubi sides like my Tofu Miso Soup or a heartier Tonjiru Miso Soup. For a refreshing vegetable option, add a side of Chinese Chicken Salad make a great choice!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use any type of Spam for this recipe?
Yes, you can use any variety of Spam you prefer, such as classic, low-sodium, or flavored options. I prefer using low sodium, but that is a personal choice.
Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare components like the teriyaki sauce and boiled vegetables beforehand, but I recommend making the spam fresh for the best taste and texture.
Is this spam plate recipe suitable for beginners?
Absolutely! This recipe is straightforward with simple ingredients, perfect for beginners.
Storage Tips
To store leftovers, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate. They will stay fresh for 3-5 days.
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Watch How To Make It
Teriyaki Spam Plate
Ingredients
Spam Plate
- 6 oz Less Sodium Spam about 1/2 of the can
- 1 tbsp Cooking Oil neutral taste preferred
- 2 Cups Rice of rice of choice
- 1/4 Cup Broccoli
- 1/4 Cup Baby Carrots
- 2 tbsp Edamame Peas precooked
Teriyaki Sauce
- 3 tbsp Japanese Sake
- 2 tbsp Sweetener your preferred sweetener
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1/2 tsp Corn Starch
- 1 tsp Water
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Slice the spam into slices that are 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, based on your preference.
- In a mixing bowl, combine corn starch and water to make a corn starch slurry.
- Prepare teriyaki sauce by mixing in Japanese sake, soy sauce and sweetener in a large skillet. Let the sauce come to a gentle boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Stir in the corn starch slurry and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Set it aside.
- Plate rice and edamame peas.
- Add chopped broccoli and baby carrots to a pot of boiling water. Boil for 90 seconds, then rinse under cold water, drain well, and plate.
- In a new large skillet, add oil and bring to up temp under medium heat. Once oil is preheated, add spam and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Place the cooked spam on a plate with rice and serve with teriyaki sauce on the side.