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Spam & Sweet Potato Hash Patties Recipe

Perhaps we all have a salty tooth in Hawaii and that’s why Spam is so popular. This is a take from our Corned Beef Hash Patties, using grated Spam and Okinawan sweet potatoes.
Posted By: Deirdre K Todd
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Hawaiian, Local
Servings 14 Small Patties
Calories 65 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (12 oz.) can Spam
  • 2 large Okinawan sweet potatoes boiled, peeled
  • 1/2 small onion chopped
  • 1/4 c. green onion chopped
  • 1/4 c. fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 slices day-old bread crumbled
  • 2 TB catsup
  • 1 TB Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  •  oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, coarsely mash Spam and potatoes with a potato masher.
  • Add remaining ingredients; blending well.
  • Shape into desired size patties.
  • In a skillet over medium heat; brown in oil.
  • Great for your okazu picnic.
  • Makes 14-16 small patties. 

Variation:

  • Shape into 1-inch balls; coat with either undagi or tempura batter; deep fry until golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 7250IUVitamin B1: 0.1mgVitamin B5: 1mgVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Okinawan sweet potatoes, patties, hash patties,, spam, sweet potato
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