Miso Udon Carbonara with Spam

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Dice the spam into cubes.
  2. 2Dice the spam into cubes.
  3. 3Dice the spam into cubes.
  4. 4Fry the spam in a pan until crispy, then remove from heat.
  5. 5Fry the spam in a pan until crispy, then remove from heat.
  6. 6Fry the spam in a pan until crispy, then remove from heat.
  7. 7Prepare the carbonara sauce by combining two egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, lots of black pepper, and a teaspoon of miso in a bowl.
  8. 8Prepare the carbonara sauce by combining two egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, lots of black pepper, and a teaspoon of miso in a bowl.
  9. 9Prepare the carbonara sauce by combining two egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, lots of black pepper, and a teaspoon of miso in a bowl.
  10. 10Mix the sauce ingredients until it becomes a smooth paste.
  11. 11Mix the sauce ingredients until it becomes a smooth paste.
  12. 12Mix the sauce ingredients until it becomes a smooth paste.
  13. 13Chop shallots and garlic and sauté them for extra flavor.
  14. 14Chop shallots and garlic and sauté them for extra flavor.
  15. 15Chop shallots and garlic and sauté them for extra flavor.
  16. 16Boil the udon noodles in a pot of water.
  17. 17Boil the udon noodles in a pot of water.
  18. 18Boil the udon noodles in a pot of water.
  19. 19Once the udon is cooked, add it to the pan with the sautéed shallots and garlic.
  20. 20Once the udon is cooked, add it to the pan with the sautéed shallots and garlic.
  21. 21Once the udon is cooked, add it to the pan with the sautéed shallots and garlic.
  22. 22Add some noodle water to the carbonara sauce mixture.
  23. 23Add some noodle water to the carbonara sauce mixture.
  24. 24Add some noodle water to the carbonara sauce mixture.
  25. 25Return the sauce to the pan with the noodles on the lowest heat to emulsify.
  26. 26Return the sauce to the pan with the noodles on the lowest heat to emulsify.
  27. 27Return the sauce to the pan with the noodles on the lowest heat to emulsify.
  28. 28Stir the noodles and sauce until it forms a creamy consistency.
  29. 29Stir the noodles and sauce until it forms a creamy consistency.
  30. 30Stir the noodles and sauce until it forms a creamy consistency.
  31. 31To serve, add an extra egg yolk on top of the noodles.
  32. 32To serve, add an extra egg yolk on top of the noodles.
  33. 33To serve, add an extra egg yolk on top of the noodles.
  34. 34Garnish with the crispy spam and chopped green onions.
  35. 35Garnish with the crispy spam and chopped green onions.
  36. 36Garnish with the crispy spam and chopped green onions.

Ingredients

  • Spam
  • Spam
  • Spam
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 egg yolks
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon miso
  • 1 teaspoon miso
  • 1 teaspoon miso
  • shallots
  • shallots
  • shallots
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • udon noodles
  • udon noodles
  • udon noodles
  • noodle water
  • noodle water
  • noodle water

Equipment

panbowlchopstickspotwooden spoon

Tips

  • Low and slow heat is key for the sauce to emulsify without scrambling the egg.
  • Fresh udon is recommended, but any udon can be used.