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Spam and Egg Macaroni Soup Recipe (午餐肉通粉)

This classic and hearty Hong Kong style breakfast is so quick and easy to make, AND delicious, you'll want to have a bowl every morning!
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Cantonese Spam and Egg Macaroni Soup, Chinese Spam and Egg Macaroni Soup, Spam and Egg Macaroni Soup, 午餐肉通粉
Servings: 3

Ingredients

  • 3½ cups chicken broth
  • 2 slices ginger
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1½ cups elbow macaroni
  • ½ can of Spam
  • 2 tsp cooking oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 scallion optional
  • salt (or fish sauce) to taste optional
  • white pepper powder optional

Instructions

BROTH

  • Pour the chicken broth into a small pot and add the ginger slices. Bring to a boil, then add the sesame oil.
  • Optional: add some salt or fish sauce, to taste.

ELBOW MACARONI

  • Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

SPAM

  • Slice the Spam, horizontally, into 1/4 inch thick pieces. Line the pieces up, then cut them into strips.
  • Heat a pan and sear the Spam until both sides are slightly brown. See Note 1.

EGGS

  • Heat the cooking oil on a nonstick pan, swirling to coat evenly.
  • Carefully break the eggs onto the pan and allow them to fry, untouched, for a few minutes. See Note 2.
  • Optional: top your eggs with some salt and/or pepper, to taste.

PLATING

  • Separate the elbow macaroni into 3 bowls.
  • Atop the macaroni with Spam.
  • Add scallions (optional).
  • Pour ⅓ of the hot broth into each bowl. Optional - add some white pepper powder, salt or fish sauce into your broth, to taste.
  • Top each bowl off with an egg.
  • Enjoy!!

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Notes

  1. There is no need to sear the Spam in oil if you're using a nonstick pan, but you may need to use a bit when using another cookware.
  2. If you prefer your eggs less runny, place a lid on the pan to steam the eggs until they are cooked to your liking. You may choose to cook your eggs however you'd like, but we prefer them sunny-side up.
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