Spam Fried Rice (VIDEO)

Spam Fried Rice in a bowl with vegetables, garlic, spam and scallions.

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5 from 8 votes

The easiest and most delicious Spam Fried Rice! This comfort food in a bowl and it comes together in about 15 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Servings:

Author: Chris Joe

Ingredients

1 can Spam 12 oz can
2 tbsp neutral oil divided
5 cloves garlic minced
4 scallions greens and whites separated
1 cup frozen veggies
3 eggs beaten
2 cups white rice uncooked measurement - cooked and dried out overnight in the refrigerator (about 5 cups of cooked rice)
3 tbsp low sodium light soy sauce
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp white pepper
1/2 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp msg
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp sesame seeds garnish

Instructions

Dice the spam into bite size pieces (about 1/2 inch cubes). In a wok or large pan, add half of the neutral oil over medium high heat. Add the spam and cook for 2-3 minutes until crispy and the fat has rendered. Remove to a paper towel lined bowl to drain any excess fat from the spam, leaving any residual fat in the pan.
In the residual oil over medium high heat, add the garlic and scallion whites and stir fry for 15 seconds. Add the frozen veggies and continue stir frying for 1-2 minutes until the vegetables are crisp and tender.
Push the vegetables to the side and add the remaining neutral oil to the empty part of the pan. Add the egg and scramble until 80% cooked through and mix into the vegetables.
Turn the heat to high, add the cooked rice and stir fry for 3-5 minutes, using a spatula to separate the grains of rice until they are dry and separated. Season with soy sauce, salt, white pepper, sugar, msg. Add back cooked spam and toss until thoroughly mixed.
Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil and sesame seeds and enjoy!

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Notes

Customize to Your Liking - You can use almost any vegetable and it'll still taste great - that's why it's a fridge clean out meal for me! Make sure to chop the vegetables into small, even sizes so they cook evenly. Here are some suggestions: corn, carrots, peas, mushrooms, broccoli, asparagus, zucchini or cabbage!

Use Old Rice! - Freshly steamed rice has too much moisture, which will make your fried rice soggy and mushy. If you need to dry out your rice quickly, I like to lay the rice in a thin layer on a baking sheet and place in the refrigerator uncovered (at least overnight is best)

Avoid Overcrowding - 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.

Storage - Store any leftover Spam Fried Rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. This is a great meal to prep in advance, as it keeps well and reheats easily. If I have the time, I like to reheat it in a hot wok or pan - you an also reheat in the microwave until warmed through.

If you want to freeze this, you can do so in freezer bags for until 3 months. I recommend portioning it out before freezing!

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