Throw-It-On Thursday: Spam Tocino Filipino Breakfast! - Video

Welcome to another Throw-It-On Thursday, where I take whatever random food people hand me… and cook it!
This time my brother Mark gave me a tin of Spam Tocino, and basically said, “Rob… you know what to do.” So I did.

I went full Filipino breakfast mode and whipped up a plate with Spam Tocino, a fried egg and my very first attempt at Sinangag — garlic fried rice. Shockingly, it turned out great! The Spam tasted way better than I expected, and the garlic fried rice was such a hit I’m pretty sure I accidentally leveled up in the kitchen.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a big Wisconsin guy tries Filipino comfort food for the first time… well, wonder no more.

Enjoy the video — and thanks to my brother Mark for enabling today’s adventure!

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Spam Tocino & Sinangag – Basic Recipes

1. Spam Tocino

Ingredients:
• 1 can Spam Tocino
• A little cooking oil (optional)

Instructions:
1. Slice the Spam Tocino into 6–8 pieces (however thick you like).
2. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the Tocino to the skillet and cover with water.
4. Cook until water evaporates and leaves a thick syrup.
5. Add a touch of oil if you want extra crisp.
6. Lay the slices in the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized and lightly browned.
7. Remove from heat and let the slices rest a minute — they’ll firm up slightly as they cool.
8. Serve hot with eggs and sinangag.

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2. Sinangag (Filipino Garlic Fried Rice)

Ingredients:
• 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old, cold)
• 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
• 2–3 tablespoons cooking oil
• Salt to taste
• Optional: green onions for garnish

Instructions:
1. Break up the cold rice with your hands or a spoon so there are no big clumps.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook until lightly golden and fragrant — don’t burn it!
4. Add the rice and toss well until the garlic is evenly distributed.
5. Season with salt to taste.
6. Keep stirring and frying until the rice is heated through and slightly toasted in spots.
7. Serve hot — bonus points if you top it with a fried egg.