Crispy Spam & Pineapple Ramen
Spam and pineapple have always had a thing, but here they make it official—in ramen form. Salty cubes of fried spam meet sweet caramelized pineapple over springy noodles, all swimming in a soy-garlic broth that’s equal parts Hawaii and Tokyo. It’s a fusion that doesn’t take itself too seriously but still shows up deliciously dressed.
Spam crackles, gold-browned—pineapple heat, syrup light—noodles hum with joy.
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Spam doesn’t apologize, and neither does this bowl.
The pan hissed the moment those pink cubes hit, the oil popping like applause.
Each piece turned golden, crisp on the outside but still tender inside.
Pineapple followed, sizzling in the leftover fat until its sugar darkened and the air smelled like mischief and brunch.
The broth was simple—a mix of soy, garlic, and a little pineapple juice for sweetness.
It didn’t need to be complicated; the toppings were already loud enough.
The noodles soaked up everything, their chew catching the salt and sugar in perfect rhythm.
When I took a bite, it was chaos: salty, sweet, crunchy, soft—and somehow balanced in the middle like a beach song that won’t leave your head.
By the time I finished, I had oil on my lips, syrup on my chopsticks, and the faint idea that ramen shouldn’t always have to behave. It can party once in a while.
Ingredients
- 2 bricks ramen noodles (about 8 oz dry)
- 1 can Spam, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 green onion, sliced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Preparation
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add spam cubes and fry until golden and crispy, 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, caramelize pineapple chunks for 3–4 minutes until golden at the edges. Remove and set aside.
- In a pot, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook ramen noodles in a separate pot for 3 minutes; drain.
- Divide noodles into bowls, pour broth over top, and add crispy spam and caramelized pineapple.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and optional toppings.