Spam and Eggs

This spam and eggs recipe features crispy spam glazed with a simple mix of soy sauce and brown sugar, served with a perfectly cooked egg-either fried with a runny yolk or scrambled-over fluffy white rice and finished with furikake and green onion. It's a super quick and easy comfort meal, perfect for breakfast, a cozy lunch while working from home, or a simple weeknight dinner.

Spam and eggs is one of those easy, delicious meals you can throw together in minutes-ideal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its sweet soy glaze, fluffy rice, and runny egg yolk, it hits the spot every time.

Just like spam and eggs, my chicken katsu curry and beef curry udon are cozy comfort foods enjoyed in Asia, especially Japan-and they're just as simple and satisfying to make at home.

Spam and Eggs Ingredients

To make these spam and eggs bowls, you'll need the following ingredients:

• Spam: Ham-style spam works best for this recipe-it crisps up beautifully and pairs perfectly with the sweet soy glaze. Make sure to slice it into bite-sized pieces and cook until it's deliciously browned and caramelized on the edges. That golden crust is key to getting the most flavor out of the spam.
• Eggs: Regular eggs are perfect here and can be cooked to your preference. Fry them sunny-side-up with a runny yolk for richness that melts into the rice, or scramble them if you're going for something quicker and softer. Either way, they add the perfect balance to the salty-sweet spam.
• Soy sauce: Japanese soy sauce is ideal for this recipe-it has a deep, smooth flavor that complements the spam without overpowering it. It also helps create that irresistible glaze when combined with sugar or honey. Stick with Japanese-style if you can for the best balance of taste.
• Brown sugar: Brown sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness to balance the salty soy sauce and create a glossy glaze on the spam. You can also substitute with honey if preferred-it brings a slightly floral depth and still delivers that sticky, caramelized finish. Either option keeps the sauce simple and delicious.
• White rice: Fluffy white rice is the perfect base for this dish, soaking up the glaze and the richness of the egg yolk. Short-grain or medium-grain rice works best-they're slightly sticky, which makes them ideal for scooping up every bite with spam and egg. Freshly steamed or even leftover rice both work great here, making this dish even more convenient.
• Toppings: Furikake and green onion are a must to finish the dish. The furikake adds savory umami and a bit of crunch, while the green onion brings freshness and a little bite. Together, they brighten up the plate and take the flavors to the next level.

How to make spam and eggs

1. Cook the spam: First, cook the cubed spam in a non-stick pan over medium to medium-high heat until browned. Lower the heat and wait until the pan has cooled down a bit. Then add the soy sauce and sugar. Stir and cook until caramelized. Remove from the pan.
2. Prepare the eggs: Next, over medium heat prepare either fried eggs or scrambled eggs in the same pan. I recommend fried eggs as the runny yolk tastes perfect with the spam and white rice.
3. Assemble: Now assemble your bowls. Start with the white rice and add some furikake. Then add the fried eggs, spam, more furikake and sliced green onions. Enjoy!

Tips & Notes

• Cook the spam until it's deeply browned: Don't rush this step-spam needs time in the pan. Let it render its fat and develop a golden, crispy crust. It should be cooked in its own fat for the best flavor and texture.
• Lower the heat before adding soy sauce and sugar: After the spam is nicely browned, reduce the heat and let the pan cool slightly. If the pan is too hot, the soy sauce and sugar will burn instead of turning into a sticky glaze.
• Don't skip the furikake and green onion: These toppings might seem optional, but they add so much flavor and texture. Furikake gives a salty, umami kick, while green onion adds freshness and crunch.
• Cook your eggs the way you like them: There's no wrong way here-fried with a runny yolk or soft scrambled both work perfectly. Make it your own and enjoy it how you like best.
• Use the right rice: Short-grain or medium-grain white rice is ideal for this dish. It's slightly sticky, which helps hold everything together and makes each bite extra satisfying.

Variations

• Add ketchup to the glaze: A spoonful of ketchup adds a touch of acidity and extra sweetness to the soy sauce and sugar combo. It gives the spam a slightly tangy, richer flavor-perfect if you like a hint of something bold.
• Make it spicy with chili flakes: Sprinkle in some red chili flakes while cooking the spam or on top just before serving. It's a simple way to add heat and balance out the sweetness of the glaze.
• Turn it into a rice bowl: Add sliced avocado, pickled vegetables, or even a drizzle of Japanese mayo to turn this into a more loaded rice bowl. It's a great way to make the dish feel fresh and a bit more filling without much extra work.

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If you love easy and delicious dishes that always turn out amazing, be sure to check out the following recipes:

• Beef Curry Udon
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• Spam Fried Rice
• Thai Basil Fried Rice
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