Absolutely the Best Spam Fried Rice
Transform your weeknight dinners with *Absolutely the Best Spam Fried Rice*, a quick and flavorful twist on a classic comfort dish. This recipe combines crispy, golden-brown Spam cubes with the savory depth of soy and oyster sauces, perfectly balanced by the nutty richness of sesame oil. Fluffy, day-old white rice makes the perfect base, while scrambled eggs, tender peas and carrots, and a pop of vibrant green onions round out the dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pan wonder is the ultimate solution for busy evenings or satisfying cravings with minimal effort. Perfect for leftovers or a crowd-pleasing meal, this fried rice is as versatile as it is irresistible.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 can (12 oz) Spam (classic or low-sodium)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 4 stalks green onions (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the Spam: Open the can, remove the Spam, and dice it into small, bite-sized cubes.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the Spam cubes and fry for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cubes are golden and crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and heat it over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the pan and scramble them, cooking until just set. Remove the scrambled eggs and set aside with the Spam.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, add the frozen peas and carrots. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the cooked rice to the pan. Break up any clumps using a wooden spoon or spatula, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes to heat the rice through.
Return the Spam and scrambled eggs to the pan, stirring them into the rice and vegetables. Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil, mixing everything together thoroughly to evenly coat the rice.
Sprinkle in the chopped green onions and black pepper, giving everything a final toss to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste, if desired.
Serve the Spam fried rice immediately, garnished with extra green onions if preferred. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2860 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.9 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.8 g | 239% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 801 mg | 267% | |
| Sodium | 6435 mg | 280% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 262.7 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 93.9 g | 188% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1605 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
