Spam Fried Rice
This easy Spam Fried Rice is made with day-old rice, browned Spam, scrambled eggs, mixed vegetables, garlic, onion, soy sauce, liquid seasoning, and butter. It is a quick, flavorful, and budget-friendly Filipino-style fried rice perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Equipment
- Large frying pan or wok
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring Spoons
- Serving plates
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 1/2 cup Spam cut into small cubes
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1/2 cup mixed vegetables carrots, green peas, and corn
- 2 cups leftover or day-old cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon liquid seasoning
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Additional oil as needed
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat until well combined.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until cooked. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Using the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Add the cubed Spam and cook until lightly browned and slightly crisp around the edges.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the leftover or day-old rice. Break up any large clumps with a spatula and stir-fry until the rice is evenly combined with the Spam and vegetables.
- Pour in the soy sauce and liquid seasoning. Add pepper to taste. Stir-fry until the seasonings are evenly distributed and the rice is heated through.
- Add the butter and stir until completely melted and incorporated into the rice.
- Return the scrambled eggs to the pan. Toss everything together until evenly combined.
- Turn off the heat and transfer the Spam Fried Rice to serving plates. Serve hot.
Notes
- Day-old refrigerated rice works best because the grains are firmer and less moist, resulting in better fried rice.
- If using freshly cooked rice, spread it out on a tray and allow it to cool before stir-frying.
- Brown the Spam well for slightly crispy edges and a deeper flavor.
- Be careful when adding salt because Spam, soy sauce, and liquid seasoning are already salty.
- Add chopped spring onions before serving for extra freshness.
- For a spicy version, add chopped chili peppers or chili oil.
- You can add bacon, ham, hotdog, or leftover chicken for additional flavor.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly and reheat only the portion you plan to eat.
Nutrition
Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 21gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 1450mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gCalcium: 75mgIron: 3mg
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