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Easy Spam Fried Rice

Tasty, minimal ingredients and a family friendly recipe, this Easy Spam Fried Rice comes together in no time and has the perfect balance of flavors.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 472kcal
Author: Tornadough Alli

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice day old or cold
  • 1 Tablespoon canola oil
  • 12 ounce can spam diced into small cubes
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • ½ cup frozen peas and carrots thawed
  • 1 small onion chopped (about a cup)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce more or less for taste
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • Green onions sliced for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Use cold rice if possible. Gently break apart any clumps for easier stir-frying.
  • Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add canola oil and toss in the diced spam. Stir often until it turns golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, pour in the beaten eggs. Let them sit for a few seconds, then scramble and cook until just done. Set aside like the Spam.
  • Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pan. Cook for a few minutes, until the mixture is fragrant. Add peas and carrots and stir until heated through.
  • Add the rice to the pan. Stir and press it down slightly to help toast it slightly. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring to mix well with the veggies.
  • Add the spam and eggs back into the pan. Drizzle soy sauce evenly over everything and stir to coat.
  • Finish with sesame oil Stir well for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Then top with green onions (if desired) and serve.

Notes

  1. Other vegetables can be used, see above on some ideas.
  2. We do not recommend freezing this recipe.
  3. Other meats can be used like chicken, sausage or you can make it without meat as well.
  4. This can be made spicy by adding chili flakes, sriracha, or a diced fresh chili when cooking the garlic and onion, or drizzle hot sauce on top before serving.
  5. Tamari, coconut aminos, or a low-sodium soy sauce alternative works well in place of your regular soy sauce. You will want to adjust the quantity to taste.
  6. You do not have to use the sesame oil if you are not a fan.
  7. Green onions are optional but adds color and a great flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 1746mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1275IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg