Spam Fried Rice is a comforting dish that's quick to whip up and incredibly satisfying. With crispy, cubes of Spam, egg and rice all tossed together, this fried rice is perfect for a lazy weeknight dinner or a next-day lunch.
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Why you'll love this recipe
Quick and easy: similar to classic Chinese fried rice, it's made with pantry and fridge staples and ready in under 30 minutes.
Budget-friendly: a great way to stretch ingredients and reduce food waste.
Comforting: the savory, slightly crispy pan-fried Spam paired with eggs and rice makes this a satisfying meal.
What is Spam?
Spam is a canned, cooked luncheon meat made primarily from pork.
It is used in many cuisines, particularly in Hawaii, Korea, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Spam has a salty, savory umami flavor and its shelf-stable convenience makes it a staple in many households.
It's used in Hawaiian Spam Musubi, Hong Kong Spam & Egg Buns, and Korean Army Stew (Budae Jiggae).
What is fried rice?
Chinese fried rice is a flavorful and versatile dish that typically consists of day-old rice stir-fried with ingredients such as vegetables, eggs, and proteins like shrimp, chicken, or pork.
There are many variations of fried rice, with additions such as unagi eel, or salted fish.
Ingredients you'll need
- white rice: cooked, cold (day-old is best for texture)
- Spam: luncheon meat; cubed into chunks; you can substitute with diced ham, or BBQ pork (char siu)
- large eggs: scrambled
- green onions: chopped
- soy sauce: for extra seasoning
- sesame oil: toasted, for aroma and flavor
- white pepper: or black pepper
Where to find?
You can find these ingredients at grocery stores.
How to make spam fried rice
In a large wok or skillet, heat up 1 tablespoon of vegetable over high heat.
Add in the SPAM luncheon meat, and fry until slightly crisp.
Remove the SPAM, and set aside. Add beaten eggs into the hot wok and scramble, until just cooked.
Add the cold rice in with the eggs, breaking up any clumps. Cook for a few minutes, stir-frying the rice with the egg.
Drizzle in the soy sauce over the rice.
Return the SPAM into the wok and add white pepper (or black pepper) and continue to cook, ensuring everything is heated through.
Drizzle in sesame oil and add in green onions.
Remove from heat and serve immediately.
How to serve
Serve the Spam Fried Rice with side dishes such as bok choy, yu choy, chicken wings, or spicy cucumber salad.
How to store & reheat
Store the fried rice with spam in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Cover and reheat the rice in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through.
Or reheat in a wok or frying pan until warmed through.
Expert tips
Have all your ingredients ready: prep and cut your ingredients before cooking.
Use day-old rice: cold, day-old rice gives the best texture and prevents clumping.
However, if using same-day fresh steamed rice, let it completely cool down first before using, and add a little extra frying time to completely dry out the rice.
Work quickly: as fried rice is stir-fried in a very hot wok, it's important to work fast of you'll risk burning the dish. A little bit of smokiness is actually good, as its "wok hei" (or "breath of the wok") is a measure of how skilled the chef is.
Add flavor: add in kimchi, gochujang sauce, or even a sprinkle of furikake for extra flavor.
Cook Spam first: it renders and crisps up beautifully, adding more flavor to the dish.
Add vegetables: add fresh corn niblets, green peas, or carrots for more color and flavor.
Leftover spam? Try making Hong Kong Spam & Egg Buns or Spam Musubi.
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Spam Fried Rice
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 ½ C cooked white rice preferably day-old and cold
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ can SPAM luncheon meat diced into cubes
- ½ teaspoon white pepper or black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 stalk green onion chopped
Instructions
- In a large wok, heat up 1 tablespoon of vegetable over high heat. Add in the SPAM luncheon meat, and fry until slightly crisp.
- Remove the SPAM, and set aside. Add beaten eggs into the hot wok and scramble, until just cooked.
- Add the cold rice in with the eggs, breaking up any clumps. Cook for a few minutes, stir-frying the rice with the egg.
- Drizzle in the soy sauce over the rice.
- Return the SPAM into the wok and add white pepper (or black pepper) and continue to cook, ensuring everything is heated through.
- Drizzle in sesame oil and add in green onions.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.
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