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Spam Fried Rice

Spam Fried Rice brings together the savory, salty goodness of fried Spam with the flavors you love in fried rice! Perfect to make with leftover rice!
Course Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 598kcal
Author Brandie Skibinski

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce can Spam, diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic (about 2-3 garlic cloves)
  • 2 green onions, sliced with whites and greens divided
  • 1 cup green cabbage, finely chopped (optional)
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 4 cups cooked rice (day old works best)
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce (see notes below)
  • 1 Tablespoon Mirin Japanese cooking wine (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large skillet or wok, cook t12 ounce can Spam, diced into 1-inch cubes over medium heat until crispy and browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
    A skillet with fried spam.
  • In the same pan, sauté 1 Tablespoon minced garlic, white parts of the green onion and 1 cup green cabbage, finely chopped until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
    Cabbage and garlic in a skillet.
  • Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and pour 3 eggs, beaten into the empty side. Soft scramble the eggs until just set.
    Some eggs and in a skillet to be scrambled.
  • Add 4 cups cooked rice, 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, and the cooked Spam to the pan. Stir everything together until well mixed.
    A skillet with span, day-old rice, frozen peas and carrots.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce, 1 Tablespoon Mirin Japanese cooking wine, 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar AND 1 Tablespoon sesame oil. Pour this mixture over the rice and stir to combine.
    A small bowl with soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  • Continue to cook the fried rice, stirring occasionally, until it’s heated through, about 2-3 minutes. Garnish with the green onion tops before serving.
    A spoon in a skillet of Spam Fried Rice.

Notes

  • Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
  • I suggest low sodium soy sauce because the spam also has salt in it. You can always add additional salt to get the taste to your liking. You can add salt in but you can't take it away so always best to start with less.

Nutrition

Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 30g | Sodium: 2392mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g
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