The lockdown across most of the country has many people searching for ways to get creative with what they’ve got in the house. Grocery delivery in certain areas may take days or weeks to schedule due to high demand from everyone at home. And if you run to the supermarket to grab more essentials, it’s highly likely you’ve got to make do with what’s left in stock. You might not think that you can do a whole lot with a can of Spam and a package of ramen noodles, but I’ve got tasty news for you. You can make a robust, savory, and completely soul-soothing meal with these 2 ingredients!
Two soup bases
Below, I’ve included two soup options for you to choose from, depending on what you have in your pantry and fridge. The premise for both is the same, though one uses chicken broth with the addition of soy sauce and sliced green onions to make a fancier version. No worries if you don’t have any broth at home. You can simply use water and the seasoning pack that comes with the instant noodles. For both, adding green onions as a garnish adds a pop of color and another layer of flavor to the mix.
Cooking process
Fry an egg according to your preferred doneness.Slice the Spam nice and thin, then pan fry it until it takes on an extra crispy texture.Boil a pot of soup. Cook the ramen according to the instructions on the package.
TIP: If you’re using a nonstick pan, you don’t need to use any oil to fry the Spam. It will render lots of oil and become very crispy. The thinner you slice the Spam, the crunchier the result. With the crunchy Spam atop the rich soup and tender noodles, complete with a fried egg, it becomes a bowl full of filling flavors and textures. I prefer my fried eggs with a slightly runny yolk to mingle with the rest of the ingredients.
Feeling fancy?
You can leave the Spam ramen at that, though adding a drizzle of toasted sesame oil gives it a little something extra. And I strongly recommend you take it to the next level with my homemade chili oil. It lends a fragrant and smoky flavor that will change it from an ordinary budget pantry item into an extraordinary gourmet meal. If you have extra time, put my easy soy sauce eggs on top of your noodles! Want to learn more about Chinese Cooking? Sign up my newsletter to receive the 5-Day Chinese Cooking Crash Course and recipe update! If you give this recipe a try, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it (once you’ve tried it), and take a picture and tag it @omnivorescookbook on Instagram! I’d love to see what you come up with.
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