#37 in my '30 Minute Meals Series' is this 20-Min Spam Fried Rice is made with crispy Spam, eggs, veggies, and rice all tossed in a flavorful blend of hoisin and soy sauces.
Why You'll Love this Spam Fried Rice:
- It's super quick to make! With leftover rice, frozen veggies, and canned spam, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes.
- And super easy! No crazy cooking skills or special equipment required. Just a knife, spatula, and frying pan.
- Perfect for meal prep or using up leftover rice!
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Ingredient Notes:
- SPAM: If you've never had SPAM, it is a canned, pre-cooked lunch meat that was made popular during the Great Depression. If you're interested in learning more of the history you can check out this video: Tasting History with Max Miller- The History of SPAM. Uncooked it is a pale color and a bit spongy, but when fried it becomes the texture of almost....pork belly. And it's real good.
- Rice: You can use fresh cooked rice, however older rice tends to fry a bit better. Leftover day old rice works amazing, or rice cooked in the morning and then refrigerated for the day.
- Veggies: A blend of coleslaw mix and frozen peas, corn, and carrots.
- The Sauces: Where a bulk of the flavor comes from, we'll be using a simple blend of hoison and soy sauce.
Dietary Swaps:
- This is naturally dairy-free.
- Gluten-Free: Use a gluten free soy sauce and hoison sauce. I really like the Kikkoman versions!
- Lower Sodium: Use low sodium spam & low sodium soy sauce.
- Vegetarian: Swap spam out for crispy fried mushrooms.
- Lower Carb: Swap rice out of cauliflower rice.
Variations:
- For heat, this recipe is delicious with a drizzle of sriracha or chili crisp.
- Want even more veggies? Try mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini.
- Make it Hawaiian by adding diced pineapple.
Tips & Recipe Notes:
- Chilled leftover rice works the best for fried rice.
- Don't stir the SPAM too often while frying. Letting it sit for a minute or so per side allows it to get nice and crispy.
- The SPAM & soy sauce already contain quite a but of salt, so taste before adding more.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
More 30 Minute Meals You Will Love:
- Old-Fashioned Tomato & Rice Soup
- Easy Chicken & Rice Soup with Pesto and Corn
- Creamy Mushroom Chicken Pasta
- Sheet Pan Turkey Sausage, Broccoli, & Gnocchi
- Easy Veggie Pasta with Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- Easy BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Recipe
Quick & Easy Spam Fried Rice
Made with crispy Spam, eggs, veggies, and rice all tossed in a flavorful blend of hoisin and soy sauces.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
- 12 oz Spam cubed
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 green onion sliced
- 4 large eggs
- 4 cups leftover rice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Spam: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add cubed Spam and cook 4-6 minutes until browned and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Cook the Vegetables: In the same pan, sauté cabbage mix for about 4 minutes until slightly softened. Add peas, garlic, and green onion. Cook 1-2 minutes more.
- Scramble the Eggs: Crack eggs directly into the pan and scramble until fully cooked.
- Combine Everything: Add rice and cooked Spam back to the pan. Stir well. Add soy sauce and hoisin sauce and toss until evenly coated.
- Finish & Serve: Cook another 2-3 minutes until everything is hot and lightly crisped. Garnish with extra green onion and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Chilled leftover rice works the best for fried rice.
- Don't stir the SPAM too often while frying. Letting it sit for a minute or so per side allows it to get nice and crispy.
- The SPAM & soy sauce already contain quite a but of salt, so taste before adding more.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 18gFat: 24gSodium: 1100mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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