Hearty Spam Kimchi Rice Burger & Spam Mayo Rice Burger
Hearty Spam Kimchi Rice Burger & Spam Mayo Rice Burger
The Ultimate Homemade Meal: Making Spam Kimchi Rice Burgers and Spam Mayo Rice Burgers
Introducing simple yet satisfying recipes for Spam Kimchi Rice Burgers and creamy Spam Mayo Rice Burgers. Enjoy the fantastic combination of savory Spam and crisp kimchi, along with the rich flavor of Spam Mayo sauce, all easily made at home! Perfect for solo meals or as a lunchbox option.
Rice Burger Base Ingredients- 2 bowls of freshly cooked warm rice
- Sesame seeds, to taste
- 2 sheets of roasted seaweed (gim)
- Salt, to taste
- Sesame oil, to taste
- 1 can (approx. 200g) Spam
- 1/4 onion
- 2 eggs
- Mayonnaise, as needed
- Pickled radish (danmuji), finely chopped
- 1 slice of processed cheddar cheese
Spicy Stir-fried Kimchi- 1 handful of well-fermented kimchi (approx. 100g)
- 1/2 tsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp perilla oil
- Black pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds, to taste
Sweet & Savory Spam Mayo Sauce- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 6 Tbsp water
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (or oligosaccharide)
- 1 handful of well-fermented kimchi (approx. 100g)
- 1/2 tsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp perilla oil
- Black pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds, to taste
Sweet & Savory Spam Mayo Sauce- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 6 Tbsp water
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (or oligosaccharide)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the stir-fried kimchi, a key ingredient for our rice burgers. For one burger, a handful of kimchi is usually enough, but I’m making a larger batch to have as a side dish later! Feel free to adjust the quantity to your needs.
Step 2
Finely chop the kimchi after rinsing and draining it. Heat perilla oil in a pan over low heat and stir-fry the kimchi until it softens and releases a sweet aroma. Once the kimchi has wilted, add a little sugar, black pepper, and sesame seeds to your preference, and stir-fry for just a bit longer. This is how you easily make delicious stir-fried kimchi!
Step 3
Next, let’s prepare the Spam, which adds richness to our rice burgers. I’m using a small 200g can, but it’s a bit too much for two burgers; about 150g would be sufficient for two different types of burgers. Since we’re making both Kimchi Spam Rice Burgers and Spam Mayo Rice Burgers, I’ll cut the Spam accordingly. For the Kimchi Rice Burger, dice it into thick, bite-sized cubes (about 1.5 cm). For the Spam Mayo Rice Burger, slice it thinly (about 0.5 cm) to maintain its shape.
Step 4
Finely mince the onion for the Spam Mayo Rice Burger to a size similar to the Spam slices. Adding onion helps cut through the richness and adds texture. If you don’t have onion, you can omit it.
Step 5
Now, let’s make the special Spam Mayo sauce, the star of the Spam Mayo Rice Burger. In a pan, add the cubed Spam and combine it with soy sauce, water, sugar, cooking wine, black pepper, minced garlic, and corn syrup. Simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the Spam with a delicious sweet and savory glaze. This sauce is crucial for the burger’s flavor, so make sure it’s perfectly balanced!
Step 6
We’ll prepare the eggs in two ways. First, crack one egg into a lightly oiled pan and fry it sunny-side up, keeping the yolk intact. For the second egg, whisk it in a bowl and scramble it into soft curds.
Step 7
On the same pan, lightly fry the sliced Spam for the Spam Mayo Rice Burger until golden brown on both sides. This pan-frying enhances the Spam’s nutty flavor.
Step 8
It’s time to season the rice! In a bowl, combine the warm rice with salt, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and gim (seaweed flakes). Mix everything thoroughly. If you don’t have gim flakes, you can finely chop roasted seasoned seaweed sheets. Since roasted seaweed sheets aren’t seasoned, if you want a taste similar to seasoned seaweed, add about 1/3 teaspoon of sugar. Adjust the saltiness according to your preference, considering the seasoning of other ingredients.
Step 9
Here’s a pro tip for shaping your rice burgers beautifully! Use a bowl that’s the size you want your rice burger to be. I’m using a standard rice bowl. Line the inside of the bowl with plastic wrap; this makes it easy to unmold the burger later without it falling apart. Start by pressing a thin layer of seasoned rice into the bottom. Then, layer generously with the prepared Spam (glazed), a slice of cheddar cheese, the stir-fried kimchi, and finally the sunny-side-up egg. Press down firmly after adding each layer to compact the ingredients.
Step 10
Next, gather the edges of the plastic wrap in the center to cover the rice, sealing it. Carefully invert the bowl onto a plate, and voilà! Your perfectly round and neat Kimchi Spam Rice Burger is ready to be revealed.
Step 11
Now, let’s assemble the Spam Mayo Rice Burger. Follow the same process: line the bowl with plastic wrap, add a thin layer of rice, and then spread a generous amount of mayonnaise. You can sprinkle a little black pepper over the mayonnaise if you like. Next, pile on the sweet and savory glazed Spam, followed by a good amount of finely chopped pickled radish to balance the richness. The crunchy pickled radish adds a surprising and delightful contrast! Top with the scrambled eggs, drizzle with more mayonnaise, and finish by adding the remaining rice and pressing down firmly.
Step 12
Just like the Kimchi Spam Rice Burger, gather the plastic wrap to enclose the rice and invert the bowl. You’ll have a delicious Spam Mayo Rice Burger, ready to be enjoyed! With these two varieties, you can choose your favorite flavor combination.
