“I had to include my version of this iconic school food staple,” says Phil Vickery. “I vividly remember seeing the large aluminium trays stacked full of Spam fritters in the canteen. Every shop in my town served them in some way, shape or form.
“They’re real Marmite things: you either love them or hate them. I hope this recipe brings back a few memories.”
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Nutrition Facts
Spam fritters with spring onion mash
Amount Per Serving
Calories 600
Calories from Fat 324
% Daily Value*
Fat 36g55%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 15g
Cholesterol 92mg31%
Sodium 1459mg63%
Potassium 1874mg54%
Carbohydrates 149g50%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 528IU11%
Vitamin C 104mg126%
Calcium 113mg11%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Spam fritters with spring onion mash
This is a ‘don’t knock it ’til you’ve tried it’ kind of dish.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 600kcal
Equipment
- microwave-safe bowl
- deep pan or wok
Ingredients
- 500 g frozen mashed potatoes
- 200 ml milk
- 50 g salted butter
- 4 spring onions finely chopped
- vegetable oil for deep-frying
- 340 g can spam chilled
- 300 ml sparkling water
- 200 g self-raising flour
- 2-3 tbsp cornflour
Method
- Reheat the mash in a microwave-safe bowl according to the packet instructions and mix well.
- Add the milk and butter, and then microwave for a few seconds to melt the butter. Mix well and taste for seasoning. Stir in the spring onions and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok to 180°C. Cut the Spam into four equal slices.
- Place the flour in a bowl, add the sparkling water to the flour and then mix into a soft batter. Dust each slice of Spam with a little cornflour, then dip into the batter.
- Carefully slide into the hot oil and cook for four to five minutes until browned and crispy.
- Drain well on kitchen paper. Serve with the spring onion mash.
Nutrition
Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 149g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 1459mg | Potassium: 1874mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 528IU | Vitamin C: 104mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 3mg
The Canny Cook by Phil Vickery is published by Kyle Books. Photography by Kate Whitaker.
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