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Spam™ and Napa Cabbage

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"This recipe comes out of Hawaii and I have been making it for about 20 years now. It is very good, easy to make and everyone I have made this for loves it. I serve it on top of a bed of rice." — Arva

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1 (12 ounce) container fully cooked luncheon meat (e.g. Spam), cubed
1 small head napa cabbage, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup water

2 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste
1 tomato, diced (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the Spam™ and cover; fry until browned, about 10 to 15 minutes. Turn the heat to low; add the cabbage and water. Cover and steam until the cabbage is crisp tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the lid, and stir in the soy sauce and tomato (if using). Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 31, 2007

This is a really simple recipe and quick. I love it. I serve it on a bed of brown rice with soy sauce. I use the low fat spam instead of regular.

—cookinnutt

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 24, 2007

I don't think the spam went well in this. It would be better with shrimp.

—QUASINAUGHT

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19 Ratings

Aug 25, 2009

Oh yeah, this is the real thing! I LOVED this stuff when I was a kid. Now that I'm all grown up (and a vegetarian), I like this dish made with a polynesian-style marinated tempeh. Also, try it with either pineapple chunks, sliced and peeled sauteed apples, or "rehydrated" dried fruit like raisins, fig, cherries or apricots. Delicious! Serve it usually over a brown or basmati rice, but I'll sometimes make a nice risotto if I have the time.

—4n20blackbirds

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May 07, 2012

I'm surprised this is not on the SPAM website... This is a quick and tasty meal ( I served it on white rice). It's so simple and flavorful. Great way to incorporate your veggies. I used 1/2 TBS. of soy sauce and if I needed more added it to my taste while I was eating. Great affordable meal..

—AlishaL.

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Jul 22, 2009

Pretty good, like other reviewers say it was on the salty side. Less soy sauce next time, I didn't add the extra salt the recipe mentioned either. I used young kale instead of cabbage. Next time will scramble an egg with the kale and spam.

—52GLASSACT

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Feb 07, 2007

Great recipe. I used Hot and Spicy Spam™ and it turned out great. I will make this one again.

—NurseJanice

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Oct 11, 2008

A little salty, but very good. Will use a low salt soy sauce next time.

—Suzie

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Apr 21, 2011

OMG - I am so glad I tried this! I did make a few minor changes -- I only bought the small 7oz can of Spam, so I diced and cooked 1 chicken breast with the Spam to make up the difference. I also threw in a thinly sliced leek (using up veg from my CSA box), only cut up half of my enormous Napa cabbage (should have used the whole thing), and I only added about 1.5 T of low sodium soy sauce. Oh, and I put quartered grape tomatoes on top of each serving. SO YUMMY! I, too, served over rice and will definitely be making this again!

—MPMommy

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Nutrition

Calories
199 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
6.7 g
2%

Cholesterol
39 mg
13%

Fat
15.5 g
24%

Fiber
1.7 g
7%

Protein
9.4 g
19%

Sodium
1176 mg
47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Spam(TM) and Napa Cabbage

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 199
** Calories from Fat: 140

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 15.5g 24 %
** Saturated Fat 5.6g 28 %
** Cholesterol 39mg 13 %
** Sodium 1176mg 47 %
** Potassium 472mg 13 %
** Total Carbohydrates 6.7g 2 %
** Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7 %
** Protein 9.4g 19 %
** Sugars 2.3g
** Vitamin A 11 %
** Vitamin C 59 %
** Calcium 13 %
** Iron 10 %
** Thiamin 6 %
** Niacin 8 %
** Vitamin B6 19 %
** Magnesium 10 %
** Folate 55 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.