Spam Loco Moco
Spam Loco Moco is a simple, budget-friendly variation of traditional Hawaiian Loco Moco. This tasty one-pan dish consists of golden-fried Spam instead of hamburger meat, and is served with white rice, sunny side up eggs, and a delicious brown gravy. It’s the ultimate breakfast or late-night meal that's full of flavor and quick to make!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- ½ (12-oz can) less sodium Spam (cut into 4 slices)
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- Green onion (thinly sliced; for garnish)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ onion (thinly sliced)
- 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add Spam slices in a single layer (no oil needed) and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Then flip and repeat. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- 2
Let the pan cool down for a few minutes and turn the heat down to medium to medium-low. There should be enough fat left from the Spam but add a little oil or butter if you'd prefer. Crack the eggs in and cook to desired doneness (I prefer sunny side up). Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- 3
In a bowl, combine beef broth, soy sauce, ketchup, corn starch, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper. Thoroughly whisk until corn starch is completely dissolved.
- 4
Heat the same skillet over medium heat. Add butter and let melt, then add onion and a pinch of salt. Lightly sauté until onions are translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Then stir in garlic for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- 5
Give the gravy mixture another whisk to pick up any starch on the bottom of the bowl, then pour into the pan. Simmer until thickened, about 4-5 minutes, whisking constantly. It should turn from a light brown to dark brown that's lightly translucent. Season to taste.
- 6
To assemble, divide rice between two bowls. Top with Spam and some of the gravy. Transfer the eggs on top and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Drizzle on more gravy if you'd like and garnish with green onion. Serve immediately.