Name: Spam Fried Rice Recipe: Crispy, Salty, Addictively Good
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 can Spam (cubed); 4 cups cold cooked rice; 3 tbsp oil; 3 eggs; 1 onion + 3 cloves garlic; 1 cup frozen peas & carrots; 3 –4 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 4 green onions

Introduction

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This is the Spam fried rice that will ruin all other fried rice for you—golden cubes of crispy spam, day-old rice that drinks up the sauce, soft scrambled eggs, and pops of sweet green onion. Ten minutes at the stove and you’ve got Hawaiian-Korean comfort food perfection. Presented in a wide white ceramic bowl, optionally garnished with extra green onions and a fried egg on top, this Spam Fried Rice offers glossy, caramelized edges and the ultimate cozy aesthetic.

Ingredients

For the Spam Fried Rice (serves 4–6 as main, 8 as side): • 1 (12 oz) can Spam, cut into ⅓-inch cubes
• 4 cups COLD cooked rice (day-old jasmine or medium-grain is best)
• 3 tbsp neutral oil (divided)
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (or diced fresh carrots)
• 3–4 tbsp soy sauce (to taste)
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• ½ tsp white pepper (or black)
• 4 green onions, sliced (white + green parts separated)
• Optional: ½ tsp MSG or a dash of fish sauce for umami bomb

For Serving: • Extra green onions, fried egg, sriracha, furikake

Step-by-Step Process

Prep everything
Have all ingredients chopped and ready—fried rice moves fast. Break up cold rice with wet hands so there are no clumps.
Crisp the Spam
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large wok or nonstick skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add Spam cubes in a single layer. Cook undisturbed 3–4 minutes until deep golden and crispy on the bottom, then toss and crisp the other sides (another 3–4 minutes). Remove to a plate.
Scramble the eggs
Add a drizzle more oil if needed. Pour in beaten eggs and let sit 10 seconds, then gently scramble until just set but still soft. Push to one side or remove to the plate with Spam.
Sauté aromatics & veggies
Add the remaining 2 tbsp of oil. Toss in onion and white parts of green onion; stir-fry 1 minute. Add garlic and frozen peas/carrots; cook 2 minutes until thawed and hot.
Fry the rice
Crank the heat to high. Add cold rice in batches, breaking up clumps. Stir-fry 3–4 minutes until rice is hot and starting to get toasty edges.
Season & combine
Return Spam and eggs to the pan. Drizzle soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper around the edges (this caramelizes). Toss everything together for 1–2 minutes until every grain is coated and fragrant.
Finish & serve
Toss in green onion tops. Taste—add more soy or a pinch of MSG if needed. Serve immediately while piping hot.

Tips for Restaurant-Quality Spam Fried Rice

• Day-old cold rice is non-negotiable—fresh rice turns mushy
• Get the pan screaming hot—high heat = wok hei flavor
• Crisp the Spam hard—those crunchy bits are the star
• Cook eggs soft—overcooked eggs ruin texture
• Add sauces to the side of the pan, not on the rice—they caramelize better
• Use a big wok or 12-inch skillet—crowding steams instead of fries

Variations and Customization

• Kimchi Spam: add ½ cup chopped kimchi with the veggies
• Pineapple Spam: stir in diced pineapple for Hawaiian vibes
• Bacon & Egg: swap Spam for bacon + top with sunny-side egg
• Veggie-Loaded: double peas/carrots + add corn or bean sprouts
• Spicy Sriracha: swirl in sriracha or gochujang at the end
• Deluxe: top with nori strips + furikake

Storage and Serving Tips

• Tastes even better the next day—perfect leftovers
• Fridge up to 4 days in an airtight container
• Freezer up to 2 months (though texture is best fresh)
• Reheat in a hot skillet with a splash of water—revives crispiness
• Quick refresh: microwave 60 seconds, then pan-fry 2 minutes
• Serve with fried egg, sriracha, or in a burrito

Nutritional Information

Based on 6 servings:

Calories: 480 kcal
Protein: 18g
Total Fat: 24g (Saturated 8g)
Carbohydrates: 48g

Conclusion

This Spam fried rice is pure pantry magic—salty, crispy, savory, and so satisfying you’ll be eating it straight from the pan at 2 a.m. One bite and you’ll understand why Spam has a cult following in Hawaii and Korea. Keep a can in the cupboard and day-old rice in the fridge, and you’re always 15 minutes away from the best dinner (or breakfast) ever.