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