Spam Fried Rice
Spam fried rice is a great, economical meal that makes a great weeknight dinner or quick lunch!
Servings 4
Calories 553kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice medium or long grain
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces Spam diced
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 3/4 cup peas frozen or canned
- 3/4 cup diced carrots frozen or canned
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce divided
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a medium sauce pan. Add the rice, stir once, and return to a boil. Cover and cook on low for 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Spread rice out on a large baking sheet and set aside. Let cool for 20 minutes before moving on to the next step.
- While rice is cooling, heat the oil in a large deep skillet or wok over medium high heat.
- Add the Spam to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the onions and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add the garlic and ginger and continue cooking for 30 seconds.
- Add the peas and carrots to the skillet and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
- Add rice to the skillet, sprinkle with 1 1/2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
- Push everything in the pan off to the side and crack the eggs into the empty space of the pan. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce and stir to break up the eggs. When eggs are cooked through, stir them into the rice mixture.
- Remove from the heat and top with scallions. Add a drizzle of sriracha, if desired.
Notes
Use 5 cups of day old rice in place of fresh rice, if preferred.
Nutrition
Serving: 4servings | Calories: 553kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 1852mg | Potassium: 626mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4380IU | Vitamin C: 17.2mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg