CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Island Spam

This recipe is from Hawaii’s Spam Jam, which is held annually in Waikiki.

Island Spam

1 12-ounce can Spam, cubed

1 chopped onion

1 garlic clove, chopped

1½ cups water

1 cup uncooked white rice

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

1 bay leaf, finely crushed

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Ground red pepper

In a large skillet, lightly brown Spam, onion and garlic. Stir in water, rice, parsley, bay leaf and black pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes or until rice is cooked. Sprinkle with red pepper before serving.

Yield: Serves 4.

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 470 calories, 26 grams fat (9 grams saturatred), 1,103 milligrams sodium, 42 grams carbohydrates, 31 milligrams calcium, 15 grams protein, 53 milligrams cholesterol, 1 gram dietary fiber.

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