Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Spam fried rice recipe that’s perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner. This Asian-American inspired dish is packed with savory Spam, fluffy rice, and a medley of vegetables, all stir-fried to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice:
- 2 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old)
Spam:
- 1 can (12 oz) Spam, diced
Vegetable Oil:
- 2 tablespoons
Eggs:
- 2, lightly beaten
Peas and Carrots:
- 1/2 cup frozen, thawed
Green Onions:
- 3, sliced
Garlic:
- 2 cloves, minced
Soy Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons
Sesame Oil:
- 1 teaspoon
Salt and Pepper:
- To taste
Instructions
- Cook Spam: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok. Cook diced Spam until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Scramble Eggs: In the same pan, add remaining oil. Pour in beaten eggs, scramble, and set aside.
- Add Ingredients: Cook garlic, peas, carrots, and green onions until tender. Add rice and Spam back to the pan.
- Season and Serve: Drizzle in soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir-fry until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- For best texture, use chilled, day-old rice.
- Substitute Spam with ham or tofu for variation.
- Add sriracha or chili flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 970 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
