Kimchi Fried Rice with Spam
Enjoy the perfect blend of tangy kimchi, crispy Spam, and aromatic rice in this Korean-inspired dish.
Servings 4 people
Calories 897.5kcal
Cost $10
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon Vegetable oil or olive oil
- 4 Eggs medium or large size
- ½ tablespoon Sesame oil
- 3 cups White rice Cooked (preferably day-old)
- 12 ounces Spam substitute or add other types of protein (see notes)
- 1 cup Kimchi roughly chopped
- ¼ cup Kimchi Juice liquid from Kimchi
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- ½ stalk Green onions substitute or add other types of vegetables (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds can add more if desired for garnish
- Salt and Black Peppers to taste
Instructions
- Add (vegetable or olive) oil in a large skillet or wok, over medium heat.½ tablespoon Vegetable oil
- Add the eggs to the skillet and cook on both sides. Remove from the skillet and set on a plate.4 Eggs
- Add sesame oil and white rice to the wok. Stir fry for about two minutes.½ tablespoon Sesame oil, 3 cups White rice
- Add the spam to the wok and stir fry for another two minutes before adding kimchi, kimchi juice, soy sauce, and eggs (broken up into smaller pieces). Mix well—season with salt and pepper as desired.12 ounces Spam, 1 cup Kimchi, ¼ cup Kimchi Juice, 1 tablespoon Soy sauce, Salt and Black Peppers
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seed (if desired).½ stalk Green onions, 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
Notes
- Use day-old rice, as it's firmer and perfect for frying.
- Time-saving tip: use frozen stir-fry vegetables.
- For a gluten-free option, use coconut aminos or tamari instead of soy sauce.
- For an added crunch, cut the spam into thin strips, then pan-fry it before adding to the rice mixture.