For the uninitiated, its everything you could hope forcrispy, chewy, umami-laced, and bursting with flavor.
For an unconventional mid-week meal, make your family (or yourself) some SPAM ramen burgers.
The recipe I used comes directly from theSPAM-source, and the patty is topped with kimchi.
I took one bite and was truly impressed.
Cook the noodles
Youll start by cooking the ramen noodles as usual.
Add a cup of water to a small pot along with the seasoning packet and the dry noodles.
The water will be discarded so you dont have to make it soupy.
Let them cool for about five minutes.
Line two regular bowls with plastic wrap, or you could just lightly oil the bowls.
Divide the noodles between two regular bowls.
Use the plastic wraps overhang to wrap the noodles and compress them slightly into a patty.
Fry the buns
Once the noodles feel firm, remove the patties by lifting out the plastic wrap.
Fry the ramen patties in a buttered frying pan until both sides are crisp and browned.
Set them on a plate.
Fry the SPAM
Pan-fry a slice of SPAM in the same frying pan.
Place the meat slab on one of the buns and add your toppings of choice.
Try a classic American-style burger with American cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce.
Keep it simple with mayo and pickles, or lean into the umami with mushrooms and caramelized onions.
Cook the ramen according to the package directions.
Drain out the excess broth and pour the noodles into a medium mixing bowl.
Let them cool for five minutes.
Add the egg and mix the noodles to coat them.
Oil two soup bowls lightly, or line them with plastic wrap.
Divide the eggy noodles between the two bowls.
Press and smooth the noodles with a rubber spatula to form the patties.
Put the bowls in the fridge to firm up for an hour.
Over medium-low heat, fry the ramen patties until the sides are crisp and lightly browned.
Place them on a plate.
Fry the plank of SPAM in the same frying pan to brown it.
Top one bun with the spam slice.
Add burger toppings and top it all with the other ramen patty.
