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Cantonese Sweet & Sour Spam

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 103.4
Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
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
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking oil
  • 1 lg Carrot sliced diagonally
  • 6 Green Onions, sliced 1/4
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. 2
    Add the sliced carrots and green onions to the pan.
  3. 3
    Sauté the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until they are crisp-tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add the minced garlic and cucumber chunks if available, stirring for another minute.
  5. 5
    In a small bowl, mix together the water, cornstarch, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and vinegar to create the sauce.
  6. 6
    Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the vegetables.
  7. 7
    Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  8. 8
    Add the cubed spam and drained bamboo shoots to the pan.
  9. 9
    Toss everything together and cook until the spam is heated through and coated in the sauce.
  10. 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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