Best 3 Cantonese Sweet And Sour Spam Recipes

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Cantonese sweet and sour spam is an iconic dish that combines the sweet and savory flavors of Cantonese cuisine with the salty and smoky taste of Spam. This dish is a popular choice for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, and it can be easily made at home with a few simple ingredients. The key to making the perfect Cantonese sweet and sour spam is to achieve a balance between the sweet and sour flavors, and to cook the Spam until it is crispy and slightly caramelized.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CANTONESE SWEET AND SOUR SPAM



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Recipe is from a hole-in-the-wall restaurant on the island of Oahu and picked up during a family reunion.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 large carrot, sliced diagonally
6 green onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small cucumber, cut in chunks
2/3 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons catsup
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 (12 ounce) can Spam, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained

Steps:

  • In wok or large skillet, cook oil over medium heat. Add carrot, green onion, garlic and cucumber. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisply tender (4 to 5 minutes).
  • Add remaining ingredients except SPAM and bamboo shoots. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened (5 to 6 minutes).
  • Add SPAM and bamboo shoots. Cook over medium heat until heated through (4 to 5 minutes).
  • Serve over rice.

CANTONESE SWEET-AND-SOUR PORK



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This Asian-inspired dish is similar to sweet-and-sour pork. The tender vegetables, juicy pork and flavorful sauce are delicious over rice.-Wayne Tews, Antigo, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
1 can (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
3 tablespoons brown sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons steak sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; set aside., In a large skillet, brown pork in oil in batches. Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Pour tomato sauce mixture over pork. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until meat is tender., Add pineapple; cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 889mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

SWEET & SOUR SPAM



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Make and share this Sweet & Sour Spam recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Linky

Categories     Pineapple

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces Spam, cut into bite-sized pieces (I used Lite)
1 large pepper, any color, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 cup pineapple, cut up
2/3 cup water, cold
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Spray wok or large pan with Pam-type spray.
  • Add cut up Spam and saute until browned, remove and set aside.
  • Cut up pineapple and set aside.
  • Spray again and saute veggies until mushrooms have released their liquid.
  • Mix rest of ingredients into the cold water, add to pan.
  • Stir until mixture has thickened, add pineapple and Spam, heat until warmed through.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.1, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 58.8, Sodium 1532.9, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 10.7, Protein 13.7

Tips:

  • To make the perfect sweet and sour sauce, it's important to achieve the right balance of flavors. Use equal parts sugar and vinegar as a base, then adjust the other ingredients to taste.
  • For a crispier spam, pan-fry it in a little oil until golden brown before adding it to the sauce.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the dish, such as bell peppers, carrots, or pineapple.
  • If you don't have any canned pineapple, you can use fresh pineapple, just be sure to cut it into small pieces.
  • Serve the sweet and sour spam with rice or noodles, and garnish with green onions or cilantro.

Conclusion:

Cantonese sweet and sour spam is a classic dish that is both delicious and easy to make. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, give this recipe a try.

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