How to Make Liberian Spam Soul Food | West African Recipe | A Flavorful Fusion

Spam

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu is lower in fat and calories, while canned chicken is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often cheaper and provide a similar flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier due to its monounsaturated fats, while canola oil is usually less expensive.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a healthier egg substitute, while aquafaba is a cost-effective alternative.

Heat a skillet on high and add a little bit of oil.

Dice the Spam and add it to the hot skillet; sauté until browned.

Slice the onion into rings and add to the skillet after removing the Spam; sauté until softened.

Add the Spam back into the skillet with the onions.

Add tomato paste to the Spam and onion mixture; cook until well combined and heated through.

Season with seasoning salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve over rice, optionally adding peas and carrots.

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