Spam Fried Rice

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 201kcal

Author: Quynh Nguyen

This Spam Fried Rice is the ultimate quick and easy one-pan meal. Crispy golden Spam, fluffy eggs, mixed veggies, and leftover rice come together with savory sauces and butter for a salty, buttery, umami-packed dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cleaning out the fridge. Ready in under 30 minutes and endlessly customizable, it’s comfort food with pantry staples you probably already have on hand.

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Ingredients

3 cups day old white rice, cold
1 (12 oz) can Spam, diced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 shallot or ½ onion, finely diced
1 cup fresh or frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, green beans, corn, or bell peppers)
2 eggs beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
½ tablespoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil

Instructions

Prep Ingredients: Dice Spam, chop veggies (if fresh), beat eggs, and use cold, day-old rice. If using freshly cooked rice, spread it on a tray and chill it to reduce moisture.
Cook Spam: In a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat, cook diced Spam until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
Sauté Veggies: In the same pan, add oil and sauté shallot or onion until fragrant. Push to one side, then add mixed veggies and stir-fry until just tender.
Scramble Eggs: Push veggies aside, pour in beaten eggs, scramble until just set, then mix with veggies.
Add Rice: Add rice and break up any clumps. Stir-fry until evenly mixed with veggies and egg.
Season: Add oyster sauce, soy sauce, butter, salt, pepper, sugar, and sesame oil. Stir well to coat evenly.
Add Spam: Return Spam to the pan. Stir and let the rice sit undisturbed for 1–2 minutes to crisp. Repeat for more crispy bits.
Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Use cold, day-old rice for the best texture. Fresh rice tends to clump and get soft.
Prep everything before you start cooking. Fried rice moves fast once it hits the pan.
Cook over high heat and use a large skillet or wok so the rice fries instead of steaming.
Don’t skip the butter. It adds richness and helps the rice crisp.
Feel free to swap the Spam or vegetables based on what you have on hand.

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