Spam Fried Rice
A quick and easy dish that can be made with any meat or veggies that you have on hand. It’s the perfect clean-out-the-fridge meal!
I love to cook Asian-inspired dishes so a rice cooker is much needed in our household. But for the last two years, we’ve actually been without a rice cooker and it’s been driving me crazy. I just didn’t have the time to shop around for a rice cooker so for the time being, we resorted to cooking basmati rice on the stovetop, but it just wasn’t the same as using a rice cooker. That’s why I was incredibly thrilled when Zojirushi asked me to review their Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer NL-AAC10/18.
The minute I received the Micon, I was in heaven. With 7 different settings (white/sushi, mixed, porridge, sweet, brown, steam and quick cooking), a steaming basket, and a “keep warm” function, it’s no surprise as to how the micon cooks such perfectly fluffy and tender rice every time. Plus, the cute melody that the rice cooker plays each time the rice is ready always puts a huge smile on my face.
So with a full pot of perfectly cooked white rice, I couldn’t help but make some fried rice. I’ve made pancetta fried rice and quinoa fried rice so I went a different route using Spam. I know that some people have HUGE aversions to canned meat but Spam was a major staple in our household growing up and it was such a delight when my mom would break open a can of Spam. Plus, with a drizzle of Sriracha, this Spam fried rice quickly became a childhood favorite!
Spam Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 ounces Spam, diced
- ½ cup frozen corn
- ½ cup frozen peas
- ½ cup frozen diced carrots
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon fish sauce
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sriracha, for serving
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add eggs and cook until cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side, flipping only once. Let cool before dicing into small pieces.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and Spam, and cook, stirring often, until light golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add corn, peas and carrots. Cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are tender, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add rice and gently toss to combine.
- Add soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil and white pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in green onions and eggs.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with Sriracha, if desired.
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i made this last night and was surprised at just how good it was. The secret is to really crisp up the spam. i didn’t have scallions and i did add a little sesame oil….but other than that followed the directions. Will make again.
Great recipe! We loved it! Will be making it for company!
this was delicious and easy to do, we loved it
Ugh , this is sooooo good and satisfying ! My family will eat this a lot ! Bless this recipe lol! Yummy !
Made this a few times now and always delicious!
Wow, this really was damn good!
Yesterday saw a recipe for fried Spam found your recipe decided to try it. Didn’t have any span frozen corn or frozen carrots so I made it using what I had, sliced beef frozen peas, rice, I did have all the Asian ingredients one word to describe TASTY!
I had the craving for Spam and this recipe was perfect. It was so much better than I expected. Next time I will try the low sodium Spam.
Made mine with low sodium spam because that’s all I had. Rest of the recipe made exactly as written and it came out so good! Next time I’ll have to make a double batch because it went fast! Even my 4 year old who suddenly stopped liking rice ate it up.
damndelicious!! My family loved it. So easy to make. Thank you so much!
Just tried it out today and it was amazing! My family loved it!!!the only thing I did differently was substituted fish oil for oyster sauce. It brought down a lot of saltiness.
i didnt really have fried rice, but replaced with noodles. IT WAS AMAZING. thanks for putting this up!
We love spam fried rice and your recipe didn’t disappoint. I used bacon flavored spam, and had to use a can of drained mixed veggies instead of frozen. Still yummy! I like the sriracha too!
I liked this but will reduce the soy sauce as it was super salty. I used the low sodium spam too
We love this recipe at my house. Matter of fact we love all of your recipes…. I came across some black pepper spam and it gives it a little kick since we don’t really like sriracha. Delish!
I’ve been making this recipe for several years. My kids both like it. It’s a very quick and easy dinner, as long as I remember to cook the rice the day before. Leftovers are rare, but they work well for school lunches or picnic food.
(Note: I use the low sodium Spam and it’s still fairly salty.)
This was delicious! I did use lite spam and olive oil spray for a healthier version. It did not disappoint! Thanks for the recipe!
Made this fried rice today for the first time and it was delicious. Followed the recipe. The whole family enjoyed it.
Was so easy to make, will certainly add it to my favourites.
We love Spam, having married a Filipino lol. I use Spam often when I need a meat for fried rice. I like how you make your recipe for fried rice and much better than mine lol. This is delicious ! Most recipes say just to scoot your rice over and then scramble the eggs. But I have found that doesnt work well for me. THIS is a perfect way to make it. THANK YOU! Both my daughter and i keep turning to you for our recipes, from salmon, to scallops and now fried rice. All are Delicious!
I’m totally addicted to this recipe now!! I make it at least once a week now