Friday, March 29, 2024
HomeFood Spam Fritters with Spring Onion Mash

 Spam Fritters with Spring Onion Mash

“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.

“You either love them or hate them, but I hope this recipe brings back a few memories.”

Serves: 4
Ingredients:

  • 500g frozen mashed potatoes
  • 200ml milk
  • 50g salted butter
  • 4 spring onions, finely chopped
  • vegetable oil, for deep-frying
  • 340g can Spam, chilled
  • 300ml sparkling water
  • 200g self-raising flour
  • 2–3 tablespoons cornflour

Spam fritters and spring onion mash from The Canny Cook. (Kate Whitaker/PA)

Method
Reheat the mash in a microwave-safe bowl according to the packet instructions and mix well.

Read: Crispy Corned Beef Fritters

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.

Read: Pea and Parmesan Fritters

Drain well on kitchen paper. Serve with spring onion mash.

The Canny Cook by Phil Vickery is published by Kyle Books, photography by Kate Whitaker. Available now.

– With PA

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