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Bowl of spam fried rice and chop sticks with spam, carrots, peas, soy beans, green onions and scrambled eggs.
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Spam Fried Rice

Quick and easy Spam Fried Rice made with crisp veggies, eggs, and rice. A savory, satisfying Hawaiian dish perfect for weeknights or meal prep!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinating Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: fried rice, Side, Side Dish
Servings: 8
Calories: 498kcal
Author: Kelsey Crist

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Spam
  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 green onions chopped, whites and greens separated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup carrots and peas diced, frozen works great
  • 1/2 cup edamame shelled
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cups long-grain white rice cooked (leftover rice works best)

Instructions

  • Cut the Spam into cubes and put in a Ziplock bag. Mix oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar until sugar is dissolved and add to the bag with the SPAM. Marinate for about 15 minutes. Drain the marinade from the bag into a small bowl. Save and set aside.
    Ziploc bag with cubed pieces of spam and marinade next to a can of spam.
  • Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the whites of the green onions to the hot oil and stir until clear and light brown. Stir in garlic. When garlic is lightly browned, add Spam and cook for 3-4 minutes.
    Wok with cooked cubes of spam.
  • Add carrots, peas, and edamame and cook until they are tender. Scoot everything to one side of the pan and crack eggs onto the empty side. Scramble with a spatula or chopsticks.
    Wok with cooked vegetables, spam and whisked cracked eggs.
  • When the eggs are cooked, mix in with the rest of the ingredients.
    Wok with cooked vegetables, spam and scrambled eggs.
  • Add cooked rice to skillet and mix in thoroughly. Add leftover SPAM marinade a few tablespoons at a a time until the rice is lightly coated in sauce. Add more to taste, if desired.
    Wok with cold white rice added to spam vegetable mixture.
  • Stir well, then top with the greens from the green onions.
    Wok of spam fried rice with spam, carrots, peas, soy beans and scrambled eggs.

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Notes

  • Use day-old rice for the best texture—fresh rice can turn out mushy.
  • Marinate the Spam if you have time! Just 15 minutes adds tons of flavor.
  • Cook over high heat to get that classic stir-fried finish.
  • Use sesame oil for the best flavor, but vegetable oil works in a pinch.
  • Swap Spam with tofu, chicken, shrimp, or ham if preferred.
  • Add-ins: Try pineapple, bell peppers, or chili sauce for a twist.
  • Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free soy sauce (like tamari) and checking that your oyster sauce and Spam are certified gluten-free.
  • Storage: Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months in airtight containers.
  • For a low sodium option, simply use low sodium soy sauce or even liquid aminos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 1246mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1781IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg