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Teriyaki Spam Plate

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!

Teriyaki sauce being drizzled onto spam plate served with rice, edamame, baby carrots and broccoli.

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 no taste or flavor with high cooking temperature. Some choices are sunflower oil, peanut oil, sallower oil, vegetable oil, and canola oil. 
  • 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.

Ingredients to make teriyaki spam plate on the countertop.

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.

Sliced spam.

Step 2 Combine corn starch and water in a mixing bowl to prepare your corn starch slurry.

Corn starch slurry in a bowl.

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.

Teriyaki sauce in a frying pan.

Step 4 Add rice to a plate and add edamame peas on the side.

Plated rice and edamame peas.

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.

Boiled broccoli and baby carrots.

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.

Sliced spam being seared in a frying pan.

🌿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!

Teriyaki spam served with rice, edamame, baby carrots and broccoli being picked up with a fork.

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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Teriyaki Spam Plate

Discover the savory delight of Hawaiian-inspired Spam Musubi Lunch Plate. This easy-to-make recipe combines seared spam with homemade teriyaki sauce, served alongside rice and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a quick, satisfying lunch at home!
5 from 2 votes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Keyword: teriyaki spam and rice
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
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Calories: 515kcal

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.
    Ingredients to make teriyaki spam plate on the countertop.
  • Slice the spam into slices that are 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, based on your preference.
    Corn starch slurry in a bowl.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine corn starch and water to make a corn starch slurry.
    Corn starch slurry in a bowl.
  • 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.
    Teriyaki sauce in a frying pan.
  • Plate rice and edamame peas.
    Plated 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.
    Boiled broccoli and baby carrots.
  • 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.
    Sliced spam being seared in a frying pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 2423mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2275IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
*Values Based Per Serving
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