This Spam Fried Rice recipe features the delicious canned meat mixed with rice, vegetables, and a salty sauce. It’s an easy side dish and a great way to use up leftover rice!
I can’t remember the first time I made fried rice, but I know I’ve always used Spam!
Some recipes call for pork or beef, but I think Spam gives the best flavor and texture.
This recipe works because it:
- Is quick and easy to make. Especially if you’re using leftover rice. You can have this side dish on your dinner table in no time.
- Uses food storage ingredients. I love making this fried rice because I always have the ingredients on hand in my pantry and freezer.
- Is a great way to use leftover rice. If you don’t like letting food go to waste, this is a delicious recipe for any rice you made earlier in the week.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Cook 1 cup of raw long-grain rice or use 3 cups of leftover cooked rice.
While the rice is cooking, dice 6 ounces of Spam. Fry in a medium frying pan over medium heat until brown and crispy.
While the Spam is cooking, place 1 cup of frozen mixed peas and carrots in a microwave-safe dish and cover with water. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
Drain the vegetables and add them to the frying pan.
Push the meat and vegetables to the side of the pan. Lightly beat 2 eggs and add them to the frying pan. Push the eggs around until they start to cook and then mix them with the meat and vegetables. Cook the eggs for 2-3 more minutes.
When the eggs are cooked, add the cooked rice, 2 Tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 Tablespoon of vinegar, and 1/2 Tablespoon of sesame oil to the frying pan.
Stir everything together until mixed well. Turn the heat to low and continue warming until the rice is heated through.
Recipe Tips and Substitutions
This is a great recipe to use leftover rice in, but if you don’t have leftover rice on hand, don’t worry about having to make some. The flavor will still turn out great.
I always made this fried rice with just soy sauce but recently started adding vinegar and sesame oil. You can also play around with adding different flavors and ingredients like:
- Minced garlic
- Frozen corn
- Fish sauce
- Oyster sauce
- Green onion
Spam comes in a variety of flavors. Feel free to use original, low-sodium, or even teriyaki for a more authentic Chinese taste.
More Like This
Looking for more side dishes and recipes with Spam? You’ll love these!
- Broccoli and Spam Quiche
- Cilantro Lime Rice
- Coconut Rice with Black Beans
- Scrambled Eggs with Zucchini
FAQs
If you’ve never tasted Spam before, you’re in for a real treat! Some describe it as tasting like ham with a texture like bologna.
When it’s cooked, it has a delicious crispy texture that’s somewhat close to ham, but it has a delicious salty flavor that’s more similar to bacon or sausage.
If you want your fried rice to taste just like you’d get from a restaurant, you’ll want to use day-old rice. It will keep its texture better than fresh rice and won’t get mushy from the sauce.
The best pairings for friend rice are traditional Asian foods. You can serve dishes like:
-Orange chicken
–California Sushi Bowls
-Beef and broccoli
–Sweet and Sour Meatballs
-Egg rolls
-Gyoz
-Cream cheese rangoons
-Egg drop soup
–Crock Pot Asian Chicken Thighs
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Easy Spam Fried Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice, or 3 cups of cooked rice
- 6 ounces Spam
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon vinegar
- ½ Tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Cook rice or measure out leftover cooked rice.
- While the rice is cooking, dice Spam. Fry in a medium frying pan over medium heat until brown and crispy.
- While the Spam is cooking, place mixed peas and carrots in a microwave-safe dish and cover with water. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Drain the vegetables and add them to the frying pan.
- Push the meat and vegetables to the side of the pan. Lightly beat eggs and add them to the frying pan. Push the eggs around until they start to cook and then mix them with the meat and vegetables. Cook the eggs for 2-3 more minutes.
- When the eggs are cooked, add the cooked rice, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil to the frying pan.
- Stir everything together until mixed well. Turn the heat to low and continue warming until the rice is heated through.