Coconut Beer Batter Spam with Raspberry Horse
Description: 🌟 Supposedly, this recipe was the winner in the 1996 Alaska State Fair National Best Spam Recipe Contest. I have not tried it, but I am posting the recipe in light of a recent thread about Spam in “Community Discussions – Everything Else”. This delightful fusion of flavors brings together the crispiness of coconut beer batter-coated Spam with the tangy sweetness of raspberry horse sauce. Perfect for lunch or as a snack, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds!
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks 🥪🍇
Keywords: Raspberries, Grains, Berries, Coconut, Fruit, Nuts, Meat, Weeknight, Deep Fried, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive 💡
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 336.9
- Fat Content: 20.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 11.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 54.9mg
- Sodium Content: 559.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 28.2g
- Fiber Content: 3.2g
- Sugar Content: 1.6g
- Protein Content: 9g
Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups water
- 6 oz beer
- 16 oz Spam
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup raspberry sauce
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open beer and leave at room temperature overnight. 🍺 |
| 2 | Chill beer and then add water, oil, and eggs. 🥚 |
| 3 | Mix just enough to break the egg yolks. 🥄 |
| 4 | In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. 🍲 |
| 5 | Add the dry ingredients to the liquid ingredients, while stirring slowly. 🔄 |
| 6 | Incorporate shredded coconut into the batter, stirring slowly. 🥥 |
| 7 | Prepare the deep fryer as directed by the manufacturer. 🍳 |
| 8 | When the oil is ready, dip 1-inch wide strips of Spam in the beer batter and deep fry until they float to the surface. ⏰ |
| 9 | To make raspberry sauce, combine raspberry syrup or jelly with horseradish sauce in a small bowl. 🍇 |
| 10 | Dip the fried Spam strips in raspberry sauce and enjoy! 😋 |
Total Time: 10 hours 30 minutes (including overnight chilling of beer)
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 10 hours
Yield: 12 ounces
Now you’re all set to indulge in the deliciousness of Coconut Beer Batter Spam with Raspberry Horse! Enjoy the crispy exterior, tender Spam inside, and the burst of flavor from the raspberry sauce. It’s a winning combination that’s perfect for any occasion!
