10 Ways to Turn Canned Luncheon Meat into a 1-Star Michelin Meal

Last Updated on 2023-01-19 , 10:16 am

Luncheon meat is an amazing dish that goes well with almost anything you eat. Just like how nothing can go wrong with Mac & Cheese, nothing can also go wrong with luncheon meat.

However, there are actually ways to make it even more delicious. Here are ten ways to enhance the boring luncheon meat that you usually eat with your maggi mee.

And oh, before that, you might want to get the best luncheon meat. We’d suggest a Korean brand, the CJ Baeksul luncheon meat. It’s a tad more expensive but it has a better texture than the usual China luncheon meat.

You can buy it from Shopee here.

Hack No. 1: Airfry

If you think that air frying makes your food turn bland since it is a healthier way of food preparation, you are wrong.

Now, air-frying luncheon meat doesn’t just offer a healthier version of luncheon meat, fry wise.

It tastes better.

Of course, it could be a simple matter of personal taste, but I like the crispy, fried texture without additional canola oil seeping through.

You can get an air fryer for less than $50 here.

Hack No. 2: Eat it with Mayonnaise

A wise old man once said: “Anything tastes good with mayonnaise.”

And I agree. Calorie-laden as it is, mayonnaise is da bomb.

So what happens when you pair it with luncheon meat?

Chef’s kiss. 

Hack No. 3: Eggs

No, I’m not talking about your totally mainstream luncheon meat & egg sandwich. However, I can’t deny that it tastes like literal heaven.

Rather, I’m talking about frying your luncheon meat with eggs. Here are two ways you can go about doing so.

Firstly, you can try out the 70% Egg 30% Meat Combination.

Secondly, you can try the 50% Meat 50% and Egg Combination, which is also known as the Luncheon Meat Egg Roll.

Though whichever way you choose to go about it, there’s only one result— a surreal explosion in your mouth.

Hack No. 4: Bacon-wrapped Luncheon Meat

Luncheon meat is good on its own.

But wrap it in bacon?

I never thought I’ll ever say “Saranghae” when I eat something, but this hits different.

No time to head to a supermarket? You can get your bacon online.

Hack No. 5: Cheese

If bacon over luncheon meat isn’t your thing, but you’re a sucker for them wrappers, how about cheese?

Like mayo, you can’t go wrong with cheese.

And these luncheon meat cheese wraps are literally to die for.

Just chop some luncheon meat up, get a couple of diced cheddar cheese and a few pockets, and you’re set for a scrumptious meal.

Hack No. 6: Spaghetti

Spaghetti is terrific on its own.

Throw in a couple of diced luncheon meat?

Perfect.

For this one, you can pretty much go free and easy. But if you want some pointers, my colleague has expressed that aglio olio is a great option to go with those diced spam.

Hack No. 7: Doubledown

You’ve heard of KFC’s Doubledown.

While it’s undeniably sinful, it’s also undeniably shiok.

But here’s an idea: swap out those breaded chicken patties, and slot in some stir-fried luncheon meat patties.

And in the middle, we recommend a slice of cheese or bacon, just to add that extra kick. Heck, add a dollop of mayo or ketchup while at it.

Hack No. 8: Sambal chilli

This one is for the spicy food lovers out there.

As a wise, married man in my office once said: “Sambal chilli goes with everything.” To which I don’t exactly agree, but hey, to each his or her own.

So anyway, sambal chilli might be an adventurous take on your usual luncheon meat routine.

Just dip that spam into the chilli paste and enjoy that tantalizing blend of spice and pork.

Get your sambal chilli here (unless you’re so hardcore, you even cook your own sambal chili).

Hack No. 9: French toast

Luncheon meat sandwiches are definitely mainstream.

But how about french toast luncheon meat sandwiches?

Trust me; these are worth the calories. Who needs exercise when you can indulge in french toast and luncheon meat?

Hack No. 10: Baked beans

It’s common knowledge that baked beans are a common staple in any western breakfast.

But did you know that it goes exceptionally well with luncheon meat as well?

Get cracking in the kitchen, and dish up some luncheon meat hacks that even Gordon Ramsay himself would be impressed with.

Here’s the baked beans we recommend.