I love taking simple ingredients like instant ramen and turning them into something truly satisfying. This Spam Ramen recipe is a quick yet indulgent meal, perfect for busy days when you crave something warm and flavorful.
Garlic Spam Ramen
This is one of the best ways to enjoy ramen, transforming a simple pack of instant noodles into a flavorful and satisfying dish. The creamy sesame sauce, savory Spam, and perfectly soft ramen egg create an irresistible combination of textures and tastes.
In this recipe, I use two eggs.
One is for the rich, silky egg yolk sauce that enhances the broth.
To avoid wasting the egg white, I save it to make light and crispy meringue cookies—a fun treat to enjoy later.
The other egg is used to make the ramen egg, also known as ajitsuke tamago.
If you’d like to make a ramen egg, you can refer to my ramen egg recipe, which is easy to follow and results in perfectly marinated, soft-boiled eggs.
As for the Spam, I use my homemade version for a fresher, more flavorful option that elevates the dish even further.
For the instant ramen, I use a variety that includes two packets: one seasoning packet to create a flavorful base and one vegetable packet for added texture and color. These simple additions make the ramen more hearty and visually appealing.
With these thoughtful touches, this recipe turns basic instant ramen into a comforting and delicious meal that you’ll want to make time and time again.
Why You‘ll Love This Recipe
- It’s quick and easy, ready in under 20 minutes.
- Uses affordable ingredients that you likely already have.
- The creamy garlic sesame broth is incredibly flavorful and comforting.
- Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a midnight snack.
Ingredients
- 1 pack instant ramen (including seasoning and vegetable packets)
- 2 slices luncheon meat (Spam), cut in half
- 1 tsp cooking oil
- 2 eggs (1 for egg yolk sauce, 1 for ramen egg)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame paste
- 2 tsp mayonnaise
- 3 pieces nori (seaweed), some crushed, some left whole
- 10g chopped scallions
Instructions
Prepare the Luncheon Meat
Cut the luncheon meat into medium-thick slices and halve each piece. Heat a skillet over low heat and add 1 tsp of cooking oil. Pan-fry the slices until both sides are golden and crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Cook the Noodles
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the ramen noodles and vegetable packet. Cook for 3–5 minutes or according to the package instructions, stirring occasionally to prevent the noodles from sticking.
Make the Sauce Base
While waiting for water to boil, mince the garlic and place it in a mixing bowl. Add sesame paste, the seasoning packet from the ramen, and mayonnaise. Stir until the ingredients are well combined. Crack one egg into a separate bowl and separate the yolk from the white. Add the yolk to the sauce base and mix until smooth.
Prepare the Broth
Scoop 2 ladles of the hot noodle water and pour it into the sauce bowl. Stir thoroughly to create a creamy broth. Pour the mixture back into the pot with the noodles and let it simmer briefly until heated through.
Assemble the Ramen
Transfer the noodles and broth into a serving bowl. Top with the pan-fried luncheon meat, a ramen egg (if pre-made or store-bought), crushed nori, and chopped scallions. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use other types of luncheon meat?
Yes, you can substitute Spam with other luncheon meats, but the flavor may vary slightly.
Can I skip the sesame paste?
The sesame paste adds richness to the broth. If unavailable, you can substitute it with peanut butter or tahini, though the flavor will differ slightly.
Creamy Sesame Ramen with Spam and Ramen Egg
Ingredients
- 1 pack instant ramen including seasoning and vegetable packets
- 2 slices luncheon meat Spam, cut in half
- 1 tsp cooking oil
- 2 eggs 1 for egg yolk sauce, 1 for ramen egg
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp sesame paste
- 2 tsp mayonnaise
- 3 pieces nori seaweed, some crushed, some left whole
- 10 g chopped scallions
Instructions
Prepare the Luncheon Meat
- Cut the luncheon meat into medium-thick slices and halve each piece. Heat a skillet over low heat and add 1 tsp of cooking oil. Pan-fry the slices until both sides are golden and crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Cook the Noodles
- Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the ramen noodles and vegetable packet. Cook for 3–5 minutes or according to the package instructions, stirring occasionally to prevent the noodles from sticking.
Make the Sauce Base
- While waiting for water to boil, mince the garlic and place it in a mixing bowl. Add sesame paste, the seasoning packet from the ramen, and mayonnaise. Stir until the ingredients are well combined. Crack one egg into a separate bowl and separate the yolk from the white. Add the yolk to the sauce base and mix until smooth.
Prepare the Broth
- Scoop 2 ladles of the hot noodle water and pour it into the sauce bowl. Stir thoroughly to create a creamy broth. Pour the mixture back into the pot with the noodles and let it simmer briefly until heated through.
Assemble the Ramen
- Transfer the noodles and broth into a serving bowl. Top with the pan-fried luncheon meat, a ramen egg (if pre-made or store-bought), crushed nori, and chopped scallions. Enjoy!