Perilla Leaf and Spam Egg Pancake
Perilla Leaf and Spam Egg Pancake
Easy Recipe for Solo Living: Perilla Leaf and Spam Egg Pancake
For those living alone, who doesn’t have a can of Spam in their pantry? With this recipe, you can easily whip up a hearty side dish that tastes just like mom’s cooking! If you mash the Spam with a fork or even your hands instead of a knife, you’ll get a wonderfully unique texture. The fragrant perilla leaves, savory Spam, and soft eggs combine to create a dish that’s incredibly appetizing. It’s a super simple recipe where you just chop perilla leaves, mix them with eggs, and pan-fry. Let’s get started!
Ingredients- 20 Perilla leaves
- 100g Spam
- 1 stalk Green onion
- 4 Eggs
- 1/3 tsp Salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 20 perilla leaves. Wash them thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or debris, ensuring a cleaner dish.
Step 2
After washing, pat the perilla leaves dry and then finely chop them. Chopping them finely will help them incorporate well into the batter and make them easier to eat.
Step 3
Next, place 100g of Spam into a bowl and mash it with a fork. If the bowl is deep and mashing with a fork is difficult, tilt the bowl and press the Spam against the side of the bowl for easier mashing. You can also shred it with your hands.
Step 4
Add the finely chopped perilla leaves to the bowl with the mashed Spam. Also, finely chop 1 green onion and add it to the mixture. Use both the white and green parts of the green onion to enhance both the visual appeal and the flavor.
Step 5
Now, crack 4 eggs into the bowl. Add 1/3 tsp of salt and a pinch of black pepper. Mix everything together thoroughly with a spoon or whisk to create the batter, ensuring the perilla leaves, Spam, and green onions are well combined. You can adjust the saltiness to your preference.
Step 6
Heat a pan with a generous amount of cooking oil. Drop spoonfuls (about 1-2 tablespoons each) of the batter into the pan, shaping them into small, flat patties. Cook over medium-low heat until golden brown and crispy on both sides. These delicious perilla leaf and Spam egg pancakes will make a wonderful meal for you!
