Spam Fried Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
378 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Spam Fried Rice
Description
Spam Fried Rice features diced Spam browned in vegetable oil, removed to preserve crisp edges, then vegetables like onion, carrots, and peas cooked until tender. Garlic and ginger add aromatic depth before scrambled eggs are cooked separately and combined with the rice and other ingredients. The rice is stir-fried with soy sauce and toasted sesame oil, blending the components into a cohesive dish. The use of leftover rice prevents sogginess often associated with freshly steamed rice.
The resulting flavor balances the saltiness of the Spam and soy sauce with sweetness from carrots and mildness from peas. The scrambled eggs bring soft texture contrasting the crisp Spam bits and tender vegetables. This makes for a complete meal with protein, vegetables, and starch all in one pan.
Serve it as a simple lunch or dinner since it's easy to prepare and reheats well. For convenience, frozen peas work well without compromising texture.
The recipe notes recommend leftover chilled rice, as freshly cooked rice can be too moist and sticky for frying. Avoid canned peas in favor of frozen for better color and texture.
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons vegetable oil divided use
- 12 ounce can SPAM cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup yellow onion chopped
- 2 carrot peeled, quartered and sliced
- 1/2 cup peas thawed, frozen
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 2 egg lightly beaten
- 3 cups long grain white rice leftover rice works best, cooked
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
- Place the Spam pieces in a single layer in the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until meat is browned.
- Remove the Spam from the pan. Place it on a plate then cover with foil to keep warm.
- Pour 1 teaspoon of oil into the pan, then add the onion and carrots. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until veggies are softened. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper.
- Add the garlic and ginger, then cook for 30 seconds.
- Remove the vegetables from the pan. Place them on the plate with the Spam and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Pour the remaining teaspoon of oil into the pan. Add the eggs and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up with a spatula, until the eggs are scrambled. Add a bit of salt and pepper to the eggs.
- Add the rice, Spam, cooked veggies and peas into the pan.
- Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil and mix until everything is thoroughly combined and warmed through, about 4-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle green onions over the top of the rice mixture, then serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Use chilled leftover rice for the best texture; freshly cooked rice tends to clump.
- Frozen peas are preferred over canned for better color and texture.
- Cook Spam pieces in a single layer to get a good browning before mixing everything.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 378kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 296mg | 99% |
| Sodium | 760mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2855IU | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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