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Easy Spam Fried Rice

Make this savory Spam fried rice at home in under 30 minutes. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, and you have leftover rice in the fridge.

Ingredients

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½ c frozen peas
½ c frozen carrots
1 c filtered water
neutral oil
3 large eggs (scrambled)
6 oz low sodium Spam (diced into ⅜-inch cubes)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
7 c jasmine rice (day-old, cooked and crumbled (2 c uncooked jasmine rice yields 7 c cooked jasmine rice))
1 stalk green onion (sliced thinly for topping)
kosher salt (as needed)
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp mirin
2 tbsp sake
1 tsp light brown sugar

1
In a heat-safe bowl, add the frozen peas, frozen carrots, and water. Microwave for five minutes or until al dente and the peas no longer feel powdery/raw. Strain and then set aside.
2
In a large pan over medium-low heat, add one tablespoon of neutral oil and the scrambled eggs. Cook until opaque and transfer to a bowl. Remove eggs from the pan for later.
3
Add the diced Spam into the hot pan and cook for about two minutes or until browning. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
4
Break apart the cold jasmine rice with a spatula (or clean hands) and add this evenly to the pan. Mix thoroughly to reheat the rice. Add more neutral oil if it’s too dry.
5
Add the peas and carrots to the rice and mix.
6
In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients. Pour the sauce on the rice and mix to coat every grain of rice. Keep frying/tossing the rice until it crisps or gets to a level of browning or charring that you like.
7
Add cooked eggs and green onions, gently mix.
8
Taste test the rice and add salt if you need extra seasoning, then serve.