Broccoli and Spam Stir-Fry
A savory Asian-inspired stir-fry combining crispy Spam, tender-crisp broccoli, and aromatic shallots, served over farro or brown rice with a sesame-garlic vinaigrette and tamari sauce.
Ingredients
- •1 clove garlic
- •3 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- •3 Tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
- •1 Tbsp mint or cilantro
- •1 to taste kosher salt and pepper
- •1 lb broccoli
- •1 Tbsp tamari
- •1 Tbsp ginger
- •¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- •¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- •2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- •2 whole shallots
- •1 to taste kosher salt
- •1 can Spam classic
- •1½ cups cooked farro or brown rice
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Whisk garlic, oil, vinegar, and mint in a small bowl to combine; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
5 min
- 2.
Hold broccoli so crown is resting against the cutting board and stem is pointing up and slice through stem all the way down through the crown to create 1/4" -thick planks. Working one at a time, lay planks flat against the board and slice lengthwise through stems to create 1/4"-thick strips with florets attached on top.
10 min
- 3.
Mix tamari, ginger, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, and 2 Tbsp. water in a small bowl to combine. Set tamari sauce aside.
5 min
- 4.
Heat 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook shallots, stirring occasionally, until brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain and immediately season with salt.
5 min
- 5.
Set skillet with oil back over medium-high and cook Spam in a single layer, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crisp, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
10 min
- 6.
Cook broccoli in same skillet, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Mix in farro and reserved tamari sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Mix in Spam and transfer to a platter or plates. Drizzle reserved vinaigrette over and top with crispy shallots.
10 min