15 Min Spam Fried Rice – Quick + Easy! (VIDEO)

Ingredients for Spam Fried Rice

• white rice – I prefer long grain white rice for Spam Fried Rice due to the lower moisture content but you can substitute with another white rice, if needed.
  • Fresh rice will not work, as it will be too moist and your fried rice will be soggy. You have two options:
    • You can use leftover old rice (rice that was cooked previously and refrigerated for at least one day).
    • You can cook rice in preparation for Spam Fried Rice and lay it out on a baking sheet uncovered, in the refrigerator overnight. This will help dry out the rice.
• Spam – I like to cut the spam into small cubes.
• eggs
• frozen veggies – I use frozen veggies for Spam Fried Rice for convenience; however, you can use fresh veggies of your choice if you prefer! My only recommendation would be to cut the vegetables into similar shaped sizes so they cook evenly.
• scallions
• sugar
• white pepper – I love white pepper and it’s used very commonly in Chinese cooking (another “secret ingredient” for cooking restaurant quality Chinese food at home). It has an earthier flavor than black pepper. I recommend having some in your pantry but if you can’t find it, you can always substitute with black pepper.
• kosher salt
• MSG – I like to use MSG in my cooking but this is always optional.
• low sodium light soy sauce – I recommend low sodium soy sauce (“light” or “all-purpose”) as the Spam has enough salt for this dish; therefore, some people may find regular soy sauce makes the Spam Fried Rice too salty.
• garlic
• sesame oil
• neutral oil: My favorite neutral oil is avocado oil, but you can also use canola or vegetable oil! I don’t use olive oil when cooking food for two reasons: 1. It has a low burning point and 2. I find that the flavor profile does not usually go with the dish.

Optional Garnishes

• roasted sesame seeds
• fried egg, sunny side up

Recipe Instructions: Spam Fried Rice

1. Dice and Cook Spam

Dice spam into bite size pieces. In a wok or large pan, cook for over medium high heat in 1 tbsp neutral oil until crispy and the fat has rendered, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables

In the same oil, add garlic and scallion whites for 15 seconds, followed by frozen veggies for 1-2 minutes. The rendered fat from the spam will give the aromatics and vegetables tons of flavor!

3. Cook Eggs

Push the vegetables to the side and add 1 tbsp of neutral oil to the empty part of the pan. Add beaten egg until 80% cooked through and mix into the vegetables.

4. Add Rice and Seasonings

Add the rice and cook until dry over high heat. Season with soy sauce, salt, white pepper, sugar, msg. Be sure to add the soy sauce around the edge of the hot pan. This will sear the soy sauce and give a better flavor than just adding it to the rice. Add back cooked spam and toss until thoroughly mixed.

5. Garnish and Serve!

Finish your Spam Fried Rice with a drizzle of sesame oil and sesame seeds and enjoy!

Storage and Reheating

You can store this in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

I like to reheat Spam Fried Rice in a hot wok or pan; it only takes a few minutes and I like that not only does it get each rice grain warmed but it also helps the texture of the refrigerated fried rice. You can also microwave it.

What to Serve with Spam Fried Rice

I would eat Spam Fried Rice with some simple sides for a quick and easy weeknight dinner – Korean side dishes are the best for this, as they’re usually light in flavor so they can be eaten with anything! Try my super quick Korean Cucumber Salad, refreshing Korean Bean Sprouts, or crunchy Korean Broccoli Salad. If you want some more protein, Korean Egg Roll would be perfect with Spam Fried Rice.

Cooking With a Wok (Alternatives)

By now, you know that I LOVE cooking with my wok! It is my #1 most recommended kitchen tool, as I believe it is perfect for high-heat cooking and results in restaurant quality Chinese food!

If it is your first time cooking with a wok, make sure to read my “How To Season a Wok” post. There is a video included that shows exactly how to season your brand new wok and how to maintain it so it lasts for years.

If you cannot or do not want to use a wok, you can use a large pan, cast iron, or even a dutch oven.

My KEY TIP would be to avoid crowding your pan – crowding can lead to your Spam Fried Rice not cooking thoroughly and becoming mushy. If you think your dish will be crowded, use a larger pan, cast iron, or dutch oven, OR cook in batches.

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