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Spam Fried Rice

This Spam Fried Rice recipe puts a delicious meal on your table in no time -with salty and savory Spam, flavorful veggies, and tender rice.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 498 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces SPAM
  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 green onions chopped, whites and greens separated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup carrots and peas diced, frozen works great
  • 1/2 cup edamame shelled
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cups long-grain white rice cooked (leftover rice works best)

Instructions

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  1. Cut the Spam into cubes and put in a Ziplock bag. Mix oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar until sugar is dissolved and add to the bag with the SPAM. Marinate for about 15 minutes. Drain the marinade from the bag into a small bowl. Save and set aside.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the whites of the green onions to the hot oil and stir until clear and light brown. Stir in garlic. When garlic is lightly browned, add Spam and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add carrots, peas, and edamame and cook until they are tender. Scoot everything to one side of the pan and crack eggs onto the empty side. Scramble with a spatula or chopsticks. When they are cooked, mix in with the rest of the ingredients.
  4. Add cooked rice to skillet and mix in thoroughly. Add leftover SPAM marinade a few tablespoons at a a time until the rice is lightly coated in sauce. Add more to taste, if desired. Top with the greens from the green onions.

Notes

  • Make a big batch of this rice  because it stays nice and fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week! You can freeze leftovers too; just use freezer safe bags or containers and push as much air out as possible.
  • For a "dry" fried rice, steam the white rice a day ahead. After cooking rice, let it cool to room temperature. Place the rice in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge overnight. Add refrigerated rice to the skillet as described in the instructions above.
  • If you're not crazy about Spam, this fried rice tastes delicious with shredded or cubed pork, chicken or even shrimp. Or omit the meat altogether for a vegetarian dish.
  • Make a big batch of this rice  because it stays nice and fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week! You can freeze leftovers too; just use freezer safe bags or containers and push as much air out as possible.
  • For a low sodium option, simply use low sodium soy sauce or even liquid aminos.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 498kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 1246mg (52%) Potassium 392mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1781IU (36%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 498

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 498kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 69g 23%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 1246mg 52%
Potassium 392mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1781IU 36%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.