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Growing Up with Luncheon Meat

Canned food was a regular accompaniment to my childhood meals, and although my parents did provide us with ample fresh meat and vegetables from the wet market, canned varieties such as fish with black beans, button mushrooms, sardines and especially luncheon meat added variety and taste.

How did we do luncheon meat?

1) Fried and dipped with tomato sauce
2) Dipped in egg batter and fried
3) Steamed and eaten with rice or bread
4) Cubed and stewed with carrots, potatoes and onions in a combination my father called "Seetoh" (I think it is a play on the word 'stew')

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