Spam Fried Rice Recipe (Easy + Tasty!)

This Spam Fried Rice Recipe is a fast easy stir fry dinner that's a great way to use up leftover rice. Made with pantry friendly ingredients, this quick and easy dinner is ready any night of the week easily and inexpensively!

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Quick, easy and delicious Spam Fried Rice!

This easy Spam Fried Rice recipe comes together in just about 30 minutes, with classic diced Spam, fried eggs, plenty of veggies and crispy rice! With a simple and flavorful sauce added right at the end for a flavor boost!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cooking oil, such as peanut oil or canola oil.
• 3 eggs, beaten.
• 4 tbsp butter (YES, BUTTER), divided in half. You'll use the first half to fry the. Spam, and the remaining half to fry the rice. The butter gives this fried rice a restaurant quality richness and flavor, and I highly recommend it.
• A can of Spam, cut into small cubes. I use classic Spam, but you can use any of their flavors, or even the low sodium type for this recipe. There's really no "best spam," it's all a matter of preference. But you can't go wrong with the classic.
• 1 medium carrot, finely diced.
• ½ red bell pepper, diced. This is about ½ cup diced red bell pepper.
• 3 scallions (aka green onions), thinly sliced. 
• 6 cloves garlic, minced.
• ½ cup frozen peas.
• 4 cups cooked cool day old rice. It is important to use cooled, cooked rice, rather than  fresh rice for best results. Recently cooked rice will have a higher moisture content, and will steam, rather than fry. So if you don't have leftover rice, make it the day ahead, cool it, and refrigerate it the day before. I prefer classic long grain white rice for this recipe.
• ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce (or liquid aminos). You can add a little extra when serving if desired.
• 2 tablespoon oyster sauce. Oyster sauce adds a big burst of flavor and umami richness. It is available in most grocery stores, and in Asian Grocery markets.
• 2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil. Make sure to use the toasted variety. This adds a ton of flavor, and is added right at the end with the Oyster sauce and soy sauce.
• Sesame seeds, sliced scallions and Sriracha sauce, for serving.

How to make Spam® Fried Rice

1. Add 1 tablespoon oil to wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Add eggs ad scramble until just set, 1-2 minutes. 
3. Remove the eggs from the pan to a bowl or plate and set aside. Add half the butter and melt.
4. Add the Spam and cook until crisp, stirring occasionally, 5-7 minutes until caramelized. The longer cooking time and frying in butter will ensure extra crispy Spam.
5. Add the carrots and peppers and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
6. Add the scallion and garlic and stir, cook 30 seconds until just fragrant. 
7. Add the frozen peas and stir. Cook 1 minute. 
8. Add the remaining butter, melt, and add the rice. Toss to combine with the other ingredients, and cook undisturbed 2-3 minutes. Then stir. Not disturbing the rice will help it to crisp and become golden brown.
9. Add the reserved eggs and stir to combine. 
10. Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce and toasted sesame oil, and toss to coat. Cook 2 minutes more. 

What is Spam?

Spam is a processed classic pork product, introduced into the American market in the late 1930s. Spam is made from pork shoulder and ham. While Spam gets a bad rap sometimes, it's actually made with relatively minimal ingredients compared to a hot dog.

Spam is great in many Hawaiian dishes, or fried in rice, or as part of a breakfast platter or sandwich.

Tips for great fried rice

• Always use leftover or day-old rice. It's dried and will make for a better friend rice texture.
• Make sure all of your ingredients are ready before you begin. Fried rice is a quick process, and you want all your ingredients prepped and at the ready.
• Make sure to get your pan or wok very hot. Each ingredient cooks relatively quickly.
• Use a separate small bowl for each ingredient to make it easy to add them at the right time in the cooking process.

Substitutions and Additions

• Instead of green onions, try finely diced yellow or red onions.
• Add frozen corn, or use a mixed veggie bag.
• Add leftover veggies to the mix to use what you have on hand!
• Try cooked and cooled brown rice instead, or even quinoa.
• Add a few drops of Maggi seasoning at the ed for an extra flavor boost.
• Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil in a small bowl or liquid measure to make them easier to add right at the end of the cooking time.

Serving Spam Fried Rice

To serve the Spam Fried Rice, I like to add a sprinkle of sesame seeds and scallions over top. I also love to serve with some Sriracha hot sauce and additional soy sauce or liquid aminos.

Storing leftovers

Store any leftover Spam fried rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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