Theguardian
4 months ago
![The American canned meat that’s undeniably Asian: four recipes with Spam]()
The American canned meat that’s undeniably Asian: four recipes with Spam
Spam is a shining beacon of culinary innovation through hardship, and represents a complex history across many cultures – and there are even plant-based versions There are few food items across the world as divisive as Spam, the small can of processed pork that inspires either love or revulsion. I’m part of the Asian diaspora and for me, this very American product tastes like home. The story of Spam in Asian communities is a shared story of resourcefulness and resilience. It’s often difficult to articulate to people as they recoil in disgust, that Spam is not only delicious but is also viewed very differently in our parents’ home countries. Continue reading...
