Spam Fried Rice
An easy spam fried rice recipe that has crisp, colorful vegetables, and tender eggs stir fried together with savory Spam. It’s an easy one-pot meal that’s comforting and satisfying.
If there’s one dish that turns pantry staples into magic, it’s fried rice. And if you’ve never tried it with Spam, you’re missing out on one of the most comforting, salty-sweet, and satisfying meals you can whip up in 20 minutes or less.
I was surprised to find that Spam often gets a bad rap in the USA. In China it’s a beloved ingredient for hot pot, dry pot, and everyday cooking. Just like you might choose different types of protein or tofu for your bowl or stir fry, Spam, or luncheon meat (午餐肉), is often offered as one of the proteins that you can add to your dish. When you cut it up and pan fry it until golden crispy, it adds an unbeatable umami depth to fried rice that regular ham and bacon just can’t replicate.
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or chicken broth)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 4 eggs , beaten with a pinch of salt
- 1 can low sodium Spam , diced
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/2 cup white onion , finely diced
- 1/2 cup carrot , finely diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 4 cups day-old cooked rice (Jasmine rice, or medium grain rice)
- 3 scallions , finely sliced