Cantonese Sweet & Sour Spam

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Crispy spam tossed in a tangy, glossy sauce with crisp vegetables for a comforting stir-fry.
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This classic Cantonese-style dish transforms humble canned spam into a savory delight. The key is achieving a golden, crispy crust on the spam before tossing it in a vibrant sweet and sour sauce made with ketchup, vinegar, and sugar. Crisp-tender carrots and green onions add freshness and texture, balancing the richness of the meat. It’s a quick, affordable weeknight dinner that pairs perfectly with steamed white rice. The combination of salty, sweet, and tangy flavors makes this a crowd-pleaser that feels like takeout but comes together in minutes. Serve it hot for the best texture and flavor experience.

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Cantonese Sweet & Sour Spam

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 103.4

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This classic Cantonese-style dish transforms humble canned spam into a savory delight. The key is achieving a golden, crispy crust on the spam before tossing it in a vibrant sweet and sour sauce made with ketchup, vinegar, and sugar. Crisp-tender carrots and green onions add freshness and texture, balancing the richness of the meat. It&# 226;ÂÂs a quick, affordable weeknight dinner that pairs perfectly with steamed white rice. The combination of salty, sweet, and tangy flavors makes this a crowd-pleaser that feels like takeout but comes together in minutes. Serve it hot for the best texture and flavor experience.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the sliced carrots and green onions to the pan.
  3. Sauté the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until they are crisp-tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cucumber chunks if available, stirring for another minute.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together the water, cornstarch, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and vinegar to create the sauce.
  6. Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the vegetables.
  7. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  8. Add the cubed spam and drained bamboo shoots to the pan.
  9. Toss everything together and cook until the spam is heated through and coated in the sauce.
  10. Serve immediately over steamed white rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 103.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.9g6%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 23.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 16.5g6%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
Sugars 7.5g
Protein 1.9g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cantonese, spam, sweet, sour, stir fry, chinese, pork, quick, easy, dinner, rice, comfort food, takeout, saucy, crispy
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