Spam Fried Rice (The Pantry Supper That Raised Generations)

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🍚 The “Pantry Hero” Spam Fried Rice

The key here is the “Spam Sear.” You want those pink cubes to look like little roasted marshmallows—crispy and dark on the edges with a soft, salty center.

CategoryDetails
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Yield3–4 servings

🍴 Ingredients

  • 1 can (12 oz) Spam (Classic or Low Sodium), diced into small cubes
  • 3 cups Cooked Jasmine rice (Cold, day-old is mandatory)
  • 2 Large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup Frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
  • 3 Green onions, sliced (separate the whites and greens)
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp Toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp Neutral oil (Vegetable or Canola)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. The Spam Sear

  • Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the Spam cubes (no oil needed yet, the Spam has plenty!).
  • Fry until the cubes are crispy and golden brown on all sides. Remove them from the pan and set aside on a paper towel.

2. The Egg Scramble

  • Wipe out the pan if there is excess grease. Add 1 tbsp of oil. Pour in the beaten eggs.
  • Scramble them quickly until they are just set but still slightly soft. Remove and set aside with the Spam.

3. The Aromatics

  • Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil to the pan. Toss in the whites of the green onions, the garlic, and the frozen peas and carrots.
  • Sauté for 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the veggies are hot.

4. The High-Heat Toss

  • Turn the heat to HIGH. Add the cold rice. Use your spatula to break up any clumps.
  • Pour the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil over the rice. Toss constantly for 3–4 minutes. You want the rice to “jump” in the pan and start to toast.

5. The Grand Reunion

  • Fold the Spam and eggs back into the rice. Toss for one more minute to ensure everything is piping hot.
  • Garnish generously with the green onion tops.

The “Kimchi” Upgrade: If you want to take this to a professional level, add ½ cup of chopped Kimchi at the same time as the garlic. The fermentation and spice cut through the richness of the Spam perfectly.

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