Spam Fried Rice

Name: Spam Fried Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 cup canned Spam, diced; 3 cups day-old cooked white rice; 1 cup aged kimchi, chopped; 2 tbsp kimchi juice; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 eggs

Crispy diced Spam stir-fried with rice and tangy kimchi, finished with sesame oil and a fried egg.

25 minEasyServes 2580 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup canned Spam, diced
3 cups day-old cooked white rice
1 cup aged kimchi, chopped
2 tbsp kimchi juice
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 eggs

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2

Add 1 cup diced canned Spam and cook for 5 minutes until browned and internal temperature reaches 165 F.
3

Stir in 1 cup chopped aged kimchi and fry for 2 minutes until softened.
4

Add 3 cups day-old cooked white rice, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp kimchi juice, stir-frying for 3 minutes until heated through.
5

Remove from heat and drizzle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil.
6

In a separate skillet, fry 2 eggs and serve over the rice.

Questions

Can I make Spam Fried Rice gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Spam Fried Rice keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Spam Fried Rice?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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