Name: Broccoli and Spam Stir-Fry
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, finely grated; 3 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil; 3 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 Tbsp. finely chopped mint or cilantro; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 large or 2 small heads of broccoli (about 1 lb.), ½" trimmed from stem; 1 Tbsp. tamari or low-sodium soy sauce; 1 Tbsp. finely grated peeled ginger; ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon; 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 2 shallots, thinly sliced crosswise, rings separated; Kosher salt; 1 (12-oz.) can Spam classic, sliced into ¼"-thick planks, planks halved lengthwise; 1½ cups cooked farro or brown rice

Photo of a stir fry made with Spam broccoli rabe and rice.

Photo & Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

In this Thai-inspired stir-fry, a quick sear gives Spam a crispy yet melt-in-your-mouth texture, and a finishing drizzle of vinaigrette balances the salty rich ham with an herbaceous lift.

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