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Prep 5 minutesmins
Cook 10 minutesmins
Total 15 minutesmins
Easy and comforting spam fried rice, made with spam, eggs, and vegetables, tossed in an addictive savory sauce, for a quick recipe that can be served within 15 minutes.
This spam fried rice recipe yields a delicious and satisfying meal that can be made in one pan in under 15 minutes. Spam fried rice is a savory and comforting easy weeknight meal that features diced spam, which is pan-fried until crispy and golden, scrambled eggs, vegetables, and fluffy white jasmine rice.
Serve this spam fried rice for lunch or dinner, or prepare it in batches for a quick meal prep recipe. I love customizing it with a drizzle of chili oil for added spice.
Spam fried rice is a popular comfort food dish in Hawaii, made with white rice, vegetables, eggs, and Spam, and stir-fried to create a savory and satisfying meal. The origins of Spam fried rice are unknown, but it is a dish that incorporates Japanese cuisine with Spam. It is a really easy, under-15-minute recipe that is made with accessible ingredients. For more Hawaiian-inspired recipes, check out our Hawaiian garlic shrimp, Hawaiian poke bowl, Hawaiian spam musubi, and caramelized spam and eggs.
Ingredients
You can find all the ingredients for this spam fried rice recipe at your local grocery store. Full measurements and links to all the ingredients I used are listed in the recipe card below
Eggs: add additional protein.
Spam: diced into bite sized pieces.
Garlic: is the main aromatic.
Green Onion: adds another layer of aromatic flavor.
Frozen peas, carrots, corn: are the easiest way to add vegetables with minimal prep.
Day-Old White Rice: Be sure to use rice that has been cooked in a rice cooker or on the stove for at least 24 hours and stored in the refrigerator. The refrigerator dries out the rice, allowing it to absorb the sauce without becoming too clumpy and mushy. You will typically use day-old rice in any fried rice recipe, such as Chinese chicken fried rice or beef fried rice.
Soy Sauce: adds a salty umami flavor to the fried rice.
Fish Sauce: adds a funky umami flavor that is irresistible.
Chicken Bouillon Powder: adds a savory flavor note.
White Pepper: adds a bright earthy, mild pepper flavor.
Sesame Oil: adds a nutty umami finish to the spam fried rice.
Substitutions and Additions
Substitutions
Spam: use flavored or low-sodium spam options.
Seasoning: substitute or add additional sauces to mix up the flavor profile by experimenting with dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, etc.
Additions
Vegetables: green beans, bell peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, cabbage etc.
Aromatics: add diced onions or shallots.
Hawaiian style: add small chopped pieces of pineapple and a teriyaki sauce to season the rice.
Fried egg: for added protein and textures.
Spice: add a drizzle of chili oil or sriracha over your finished rice.
How to Make Spam Fried Rice
Here are the step-by-step instructions on how to make this spam fried rice recipe.
In a small mixing bowl, mix the soy sauce, fish sauce, chicken bouillon powder, white pepper, and sesame oil.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the eggs and scramble until cooked. Remove and set aside.
In the same wok over medium-high heat, add the spam and cook until all the edges are golden brown. Remove and set aside.
In the same wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and the white part of the green onions, and sauté for 1 minute. Then add the frozen vegetables and toss for 1 minute.
Next, add the rice, eggs, and Spam and toss. Then add the sauce and toss until everything is combined.
Garnish the spam fried rice with the green parts of the green onions and enjoy!
Expert Tips
Use day-old rice. To prevent your spam fried rice from becoming mushy, use day-old rice that is cold and slightly drier for the best texture.
Have all the ingredients prepped. When you begin the cooking process, it is fast, so have all of your ingredients measured, prepped, and ready to go for a successful cook.
Use a wok. Using a wok is ideal because its high walls conduct heat evenly, preventing the rice from falling out when you toss everything together.
Use a hot wok. Before you begin cooking the spam, ensure your wok or skillet is hot to add a nice sear to your spam and prevent your rice from becoming mushy.
Storage Instructions
You can store this spam fried rice with spam in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Reheat: Cook the fried rice with spam in a wok on the stove over medium heat until warm, or microwave it covered until warm.
Freeze: You can also freeze this spam fried rice recipe in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Pairing Suggestions
This spam fried rice recipe can be served for lunch or dinner, or paired with the following suggestions.
Day-old rice is recommended to avoid mushy rice. However, you can make this recipe without day-old rice by using less water when cooking the rice, spreading the cooked rice out on a baking sheet, and storing it in the freezer for at least 1 hour to dry out and cool slightly.
Can I use other meat besides spam?
Yes! You can use other meat such as diced ham, chicken, shrimp, beef, pork, or tofu for a vegetarian spam fried rice.
How do I prevent fried rice from sticking?
To prevent your rice from sticking, use day-old rice, cook it in a hot wok or skillet, and use enough oil to prevent the rice from sticking and clumping together.
Spam fried rice made with spam, eggs, vegetables and tossed with an addicting savory sauce is a quick and easy recipe that can be served within 15 minutes.
Mix the seasoning. In a small mixing bowl, mix the soy sauce, fish sauce, chicken bouillon powder, white pepper, and sesame oil. Set aside.
Cook the eggs. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the eggs and lightly scramble until cooked through and then remove and set aside.
Cook the spam. Then in the same wok or skillet over medium-high heat, add the spam and cook until all the edges are golden brown about 3-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Cook the aromatics and vegetables. In the wok skillet, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and white part of green onions and saute for 1 minute until fragrant. Then add the frozen vegetables and toss for 1-2 minutes.
Combine. Next add the rice, eggs, and Spam and toss until combined. Then add the soy sauce, fish sauce, chicken bouillon powder, sesame oil, and white pepper. Toss until the rice is evenly coated and everything is thoroughly mixed.
Garnish. Garnish with the green parts of the green onions and enjoy!
This is delicious, I made it with out the spam next time, I will use shrimp or chicken. I have made this several times, discovered the short on Pinterest. However I wanted exact measurements so I looked up the recipe here and in the directions it mentions sugar! in with the wet ingredients! but sugar is not listed in the ingredients, shown in the pictures or mentioned on the short, is sugar suppose to be added to the soy sauce, fish oil mixture? Either way, I’ll make this forever it’s THAT good!
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This is delicious, I made it with out the spam next time, I will use shrimp or chicken. I have made this several times, discovered the short on Pinterest. However I wanted exact measurements so I looked up the recipe here and in the directions it mentions sugar! in with the wet ingredients! but sugar is not listed in the ingredients, shown in the pictures or mentioned on the short, is sugar suppose to be added to the soy sauce, fish oil mixture? Either way, I’ll make this forever it’s THAT good!
Hi! So sorry, there was a typo that I fixed. You don’t need to add sugar!