Savory caramelized spam and eggs will transport you to a beautiful sunny day in Hawaii with not a care in the world. This comforting Hawaiianbreakfast is made with spam that is caramelized with soy sauce and sugar and is paired with softly scrambled eggs topped with furikake and freshly fried garlic bits.
This spam and eggs recipe has the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors that create an addictive and tasty meal in under 20 minutes!
Spam and eggs are a classic Hawaiianbreakfast dish that is made with pan-fried cubes of spam paired with eggs over rice. The eggs are cooked either sunny side up or scrambled. Spam became a very popular ingredient in Hawaii due to World War II through military rations that were integrated into the local cuisine.
You can find all the ingredients for this spam and eggs recipe at your local grocery store. Full measurements and links to everything I used are listed in the recipe card below.
Soy Sauce: adds a savory umami glaze over the spam.
Water: to dilute the soy sauce.
Eggs: For the best flavor, use fresh quality eggs. You can cook the eggs however you prefer—sunny side up, over easy, or scrambled.
Salt and White Pepper: to season the eggs
Spam: the main ingredient! You can always mix it up by using flavored spam as well.
Sugar: to coat the spam to create the sticky, sweet caramelized layer.
Furikake: a Japanese spice blend made with dried seaweed (nori), toasted sesame seeds, salt, spices.
Green Onion: for a fresh aromatic.
Fried Garlic: adds a rich garlicy savory flavor to the eggs.
Substitutions and Additions
Substitutions
Soy sauce alternatives: tamari and coconut aminos are good gluten-free soy sauce alternatives.
Black pepper: an alternative to white pepper.
Rice: Instead of white rice, you can serve it with brown rice, garlic fried rice, or any rice.
Additions
Toast and Hashbrowns: for added breakfast sides
Pancakes: serve with a side of buttermilk pancakes or matcha pancakes.
Sauces: for added flavors, you can drizzle with sriracha mayo, chili oil, or sambal oelek.
How to Make Spam and Eggs
Here are the step-by-step instructions for how to make this spam and eggs recipe.
In a small mixing bowl, mix the soy sauce and water until combined. Set aside
In another mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and white pepper.
Using a medium pan over medium heat, heat a tablespoon of oil until hot. Pour in the whisked eggs and use a rubber spatula to slowly and gently stir and fold the eggs on itself until the eggs just come together. Remove and set aside.
Using a medium pan on medium heat, cook the spam until browned and crispy on each side tossing every 2 minutes.
Then sprinkle the sugar over the spam and toss to evenly coat. Pour the soy sauce mixture onto the spam and toss to evenly coat. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring periodically until the soy sauce thickens.
Serve the spam and eggs over white rice. Top with the fried garlic, furikake, sesame seeds, and green onion.
Expert Tips
How to make fried garlic. Mince 5-10 garlic cloves. Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a small pot on medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Then add in the garlic and cook for about 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown and crispy. Remove from heat and pour into a paper towel-lined bowl or tray to drain.
Sear the spam. You must sear the spam on each side to create a crispy crust. This will render down some of the fat in the spam and create a nice textural bite.
Use a rubber spatula for the soft scrambled eggs. The key to making the softest scrambled eggs is to watch the eggs closely. You have to stir with a rubber spatula when the eggs are still runny, but immediately stop when the eggs begin to curdle. When the eggs are slowly cooking, push the eggs together and fold them on top of each other to create fluffy layers.
Storage Instructions
Spam and eggs are best served immediately. You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Reheat: microwave covered until warm, or heat the spam and eggs separately in a nonstick pan over medium-low heat until warm.
Pairing Suggestions
This spam and eggs with rice recipe is best served for breakfast on its own. However, you can easily pair it with the following pairing suggestions for a full meal.
You can make any eggs that you’d like! You can make them sunny side up, over easy, scrambled, or even into an omelet. Or to mix it up, you can pair it with a bowl of Chinese steamed egg, ramen eggs, or gyeran mari (Korean egg roll).
Is Spam already cooked?
Yes, spam is already cooked before it is canned. So when you pan-fry it, it just changes it texture and enhances its flavor.
What are other sides to serve with Spam and eggs?
Instead of white rice, you can serve the spam and eggs with toast, breakfast potatoes, hash browns, or garlic fried rice.
Fried Garlicsee Expert Tips section for instructions
Instructions
Make the glazing sauce. In a small mixing bowl, mix the soy sauce and water until combined. Set aside
Prepare the eggs. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and white pepper.
Scramble the eggs. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Pour in the whisked eggs and use a rubber spatula to slowly and gently stir and fold the eggs into themselves until the eggs just come together. Stop stirring when the bottom of the eggs is just set and the top is wobbly and glossy. Remove and set aside.
Cook the Spam. Heat the same pan on medium heat until hot, then add the spam and sear each side until browned and crispy, about 1-2 minutes on each side.
Season the spam. Then sprinkle the sugar over the spam and toss to evenly coat. Add the soy sauce mixture and toss the spam to coat evenly. Simmer for about 3-4 minutes, stirring periodically or until the soy sauce thickens and glazes the spam.
Serve. Serve the spam and eggs over white rice. Top with the fried garlic, furikake, sesame seeds, and green onion.
This is a fabulous way to put together three of my favorite foods, Lightly scrambled eggs, White rice and spam. I’ve only been to Hawaii going through on a ship, but I still love spam. There’s so many things that you can do with it. White rice is great. You could put it in all types of foods and of course lightly scrambled eggs are fabulous also. mix the three of them together And you have a fabulous meal, no matter what time of day
This is a fabulous way to put together three of my favorite foods, Lightly scrambled eggs, White rice and spam. I’ve only been to Hawaii going through on a ship, but I still love spam. There’s so many things that you can do with it. White rice is great. You could put it in all types of foods and of course lightly scrambled eggs are fabulous also. mix the three of them together And you have a fabulous meal, no matter what time of day