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    Home » Recipes » Fried Rice

    Spam Fried Rice

    Published: May 28, 2021 · Modified: Sep 2, 2022 by Laura Reigel · This post may contain affiliate links

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    I know what you're thinking. Fried rice is such a simple dish, why would I need a recipe for it? But trust me, this Spam Fried Rice is SO GOOD. It's easy to make, and perfect for using up leftovers. Plus, who doesn't love spam? Give it a try! You won't be disappointed. This is a recipe the whole family will love.

    SPAM Fried Rice is a Hawaiian fried rice recipe that is served as a side dish and even as a breakfast fried rice in Hawaii. If you've ever wondered what to cook with SPAM, this Fried Rice Recipe is SO ONO (delicious to eat).

    spam fried rice close up

    WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT THIS RECIPE

    • Authentic. This recipe is an Authentic Hawaiian recipe. I've had hundreds of people tell me that this recipe is just like the SPAM fried rice they remember from Hawaii.
    • Easy. This is an easy dish to make whenever you have leftover rice.

    RECIPE NOTES

    It's best to use leftover rice for this recipe. So plan ahead and make sure you have some in the fridge.

    WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE SPAM FRIED RICE

    ingredients for spam fried rice
    • Leftover rice. For best results make fried rice with short-grain white rice. It's best to use leftover cooked rice that's been refrigerated.
    • Spam. One can of Spam, cut into cubes. I like the original but you can also use lite spam.
    • Eggs. I mix eggs with a pinch of sugar and a little bit of soy sauce.
    • Veggies. Frozen peas, sweet onion, carrots, fresh ginger, and few cloves of garlic. Also, one bunch of green onions. Some people like to add in frozen mixed vegetables with carrots and corn.
    • From the Asian section. Mirin, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine vinegar.
    • Optional ingredients. Sriracha or ketchup for topping off your fried rice.
    how to cook spam fried rice in a wok

    HOW TO COOK SPAM FRIED RICE

    STEP 1 - MAKE SURE YOU HAVE LEFTOVER RICE.

    This recipe used 4 to 6 cups of day-old rice.

    STEP 2 - MAKE THE SWEET EGG

    Beat the egg with sugar and soy sauce. Add a little bit of oil to a small skillet on low heat. Add the beaten eggs to the skillet and cover. Cook the egg until it is cooked through. Set the cooked egg aside to cool and dice the egg. You can also make scrambled eggs and add them to the fried rice.

    PRO-TIP: If you don't want to dirty a seconds skillet, you can create a well in the middle of the fried rice at the end and just scramble the egg in the center of the skillet.

    STEP 3 - FRY THE SPAM

    Start by dicing the spam and then frying the spam cubes in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it's a light golden brown. Remove the spam from the skillet and set it aside.

    STEP 4 - SAUTÉ THE FRESH INGREDIENTS

    Add the carrots, onion, ginger, and garlic to the large skillet or a wok. Sauté the veggies until they are slightly soft and fragrant, about 4 minutes.

    STEP 4 - ADD THE RICE

    Add the rice and a little sesame oil to the pan. Stir fry the rice in the oil and break it up with a spatula or wooden spoon.

    STEP 5- ADD THE FROZEN PEAS AND CARROTS

    Mix in the frozen green peas to the rice mixture and make sure they are sufficiently warmed.

    NOTE: This is when you would add in the frozen peas and carrots and corn if you're using them.

    STEP 6 - ADD THE REMAINING INGREDIENTS

    Remove the fried rice from the heat. Add the mirin, rice wine, and soy sauce to the pan. Mix well. Add in the diced spam and diced egg. Stir to incorporate. Add the diced green onion.

    Serve immediately.

    HOW TO SERVE SPAM FRIED RICE

    In Hawaii fried rice is often served with ketchup. Ketchup adds a sweet tangy note to fried rice. I love to add a drizzle of sriracha to give this dish a spicy kick.

    FAQS AND EXPERT TIPS

    What type of rice is used for fried rice?

    Use day-old white rice to make fried rice. For best results refrigerate the rice overnight.

    Refrigerated day-old rice is a little bit dried out and works better when making fried rice because it can absorb the liquid from the soy sauce and mirin without getting too mushy.

    Is fried SPAM good?

    Yes, Fried spam is definitely good!

    You can eat SPAM with rice and eggs. I like to add sriracha and furikake for a super yummy breakfast treat.

    HOW TO COOK SPAM

    The only way I've ever cooked spam is by pan-frying it.

    Typically I will cut the spam in slices and brown it on each side. This method is best for making one of my favorite breakfasts, rice and spam with over-easy fried eggs.

    Sliced spam is also used to make Spam Musubi.

    To make Spam Fried Rice you will dice the spam and then brown it in a frying pan or wok.

    HUNGRY FOR MORE FRIED RICE RECIPES?

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    What To Eat With Spam Fried Rice

    My two favorite things to eat with spam fried rice are my Furikake Fried Chicken and my Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad.

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    When you visit Hawaii there are a few must-eats:

    • Shave Ice
    • Spam Musubi
    • Spam and eggs with furikake
    • Lau Lau
    • Poke
    • Leonard's Malasadas

    Not necessarily in that order.

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    spam fried reice recipe made with peas and carrots in a black bowl
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    Spam Fried Rice Recipe - Authentic Hawaiian

    Laura Reigel
    SPAM Fried Rice is a Hawaiian fried rice recipe that is served as a side and even as a breakfast fried rice in Hawaii. If you've ever wondered what to cook with SPAM, this Fried Rice Recipe is a definite must-try.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Rice
    Cuisine Hawaiian
    Servings 12
    Calories 297 kcal

    Equipment

    • rice cooker
    • wok

    Ingredients
      

    Steamed Rice:

    • 3 cups Nishiki rice sushi grade
    • 4 cups water

    Tamago:

    • 3 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 2 teaspoon soy sauce

    Hawaiian Mirepoix

    • 2 carrots shredded or finely diced
    • ½ sweet onion finely diced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely grated
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • vegetable oil

    Da Flava:

    • 1 can SPAM diced
    • 2 tablespoon mirin
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
    • 1 16 oz bag frozen peas
    • 1 bunch green onions sliced

    Optional:

    • ½ 16 oz bag frozen corn
    • ½ 16 oz bag frozen diced carrots
    • Sriracha
    • Ketchup for on top

    Optional Equipment

    • rice cooker
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    Instructions
     

    • Make the rice according to directions. Store in the refrigerator overnight before using it in this recipe. NOTE: Fresh rice will get mushy in this recipe. It's always best to use cold rice.
    • Lightly beat eggs with 1 teaspoon sugar and 2 teaspoon of soy sauce. I usually cook this like an omelet and then dice it.
    • Dice the Spam. Brown the spam in a little oil. Remove from the pan and set aside.
    • Add the Hawaiian mirepoix to the pan, saute until tender and fragrant.
    • Add the sesame oil and rice to the pan. Mix well.
    • Add frozen peas (and/other frozen vegetables if desired). Mix in and make sure they are sufficiently warmed through.
    • Remove the fried rice from the from heat.
    • Add the mirin, rice wine, and soy sauce to the pan. Mix well.
    • Add in the Spam and diced egg. Stir to incorporate.
    • Add the diced green onion.
    • Serve immediately.

    Laura's Tips + Notes

    Ingredient Tips
    • Leftover rice. Fried rice always starts with leftover rice. It should be refrigerated overnight for the best results. I like a short-grain white recipe like Nishiki Sushi Rice or Calrose Botan rice.
    • Spam. One can of Spam. I like the original.
    • Eggs. I mix eggs with a pinch of sugar and a little bit of soy sauce.
    • Veggies. Frozen peas, sweet onion, carrots, fresh ginger, and garlic. Also, one bunch of green onions. Optional: add in frozen carrots and corn.
    • From the Asian section. Mirin, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine vinegar.
    • Optional ingredients. Sriracha or ketchup for topping off your fried rice.

    YOUR OWN NOTES

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 677mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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    About Laura Reigel

    Laura is the owner and CEO of Foodology Geek. She holds a degree in Physiology and Neuroscience as well as a Certification as a Nutrition Coach. Laura uses her love of cooking and science to create healthy real food recipes that you'll love eating.

    As a certified recipe hoarder, and meal prep maven Laura is passionate about sharing her love for cooking easy from-scratch recipes. She also shares the occasional family recipe and all of the technical details.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Cheryl A Saville-Miller

      January 05, 2023 at 11:09 pm

      4 stars
      Made as a special at our American Legion Post 21 in Mcminnville Oregon . Quadrupled the recipe and almost sold out. Lefyovers sold out today!

      Reply
      • Laura Reigel

        January 06, 2023 at 7:39 pm

        Thank you, Cheryl; I'm so happy that American Legion Post 21 enjoyed the Spam Fried Rice.

        Reply
    2. Shireen

      August 03, 2022 at 10:56 am

      5 stars
      I have made fried rice many times and from many different recipes. I will say this was a really good recipe. My daughter who just came back from being stationed in Hawaii was telling me about making fried rice with spam so I decided to give it a try. It turned out really great and I made very few changes to the recipe. I used a little more soy sauce, mirin and rice vinegar then what you call for. And I love adding a little Chinese five spice to the flavoring sauce, about a half a teaspoon. I also kind of like seeing a little bit of red bell pepper in it and I used about a half of one diced. And I’m certain I used more carrots because I used the matchstick carrots. But all in all I’ve followed everything else and it is a really good recipe.

      Reply
      • Laura Reigel

        August 11, 2022 at 8:35 pm

        Thank you so much for the review. I'm glad that the Fried Rice turned out great. It's one of my favorite things to make.

        Reply
    3. Pow

      July 15, 2021 at 4:49 pm

      5 stars
      Sooo good! Did not have mirin or sesame oil :(, instead sautéed the rice with butter and it turned out delicious :). Excited to try with the mirin and sesame oil next time!

      Reply
      • Laura Reigel

        July 16, 2021 at 1:37 pm

        Thank you so much for leaving a review!!! I am so happy to hear about your kitchen adventures. Hopefully, Spam Fried Rice will be on your regular recipe rotation from now on.

        Reply
    4. Lisa Hatfield

      April 30, 2021 at 7:06 pm

      5 stars
      The BEST spam fried rice recipe and I know you lived in Hawaii, yours tastes just like some I had on vacation. Thanks, Laura for a go-to fave in our home.

      Reply
    5. rob

      July 26, 2020 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      excellent recipe, I did not have the correct rice, so I used jasmine. much better than the last spam rice I made. this one is a keeper. thank you!

      Reply
      • Laura

        July 27, 2020 at 1:36 pm

        Thank you for the 5 stars too!

        Reply
    6. rob

      July 26, 2020 at 5:01 pm

      excellent recipe, I did not have the correct rice, so I used jasmine. much better than the last spam rice I made. this one is a keeper. thank you

      Reply
      • Laura

        July 27, 2020 at 1:35 pm

        Thank you Rob, for the awesome review. I'm so happy to hear how much you loved this recipe! 💜 It brings me so much joy to share my food love with you.

        Reply
    7. Kimber Pitman

      May 21, 2020 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      We loved it! The family decided that spam is too salty for them (first time for them) so I'll be switching out for ham next time. Enjoyed the flavor, texture, and colors 🙂

      Reply
      • Laura

        May 28, 2020 at 8:11 am

        Thanks for the review Kimber. Spam is definitely on the salty side. Ham is delicious in this recipe. You can also use chicken or shrimp.

        Reply
    8. Cecilia A Medina

      May 02, 2020 at 1:42 pm

      I Love Spam and am excited to try something new. This recipe looks awesome. Question is -- can I use Jasmine rice vs the one you have listed?

      Reply
      • Laura

        May 03, 2020 at 3:56 pm

        Cecilia,

        Jasmine rice would give you a significantly different flavor than the original recipe. This fried rice recipe is meant to use short-grain sticky rice. However, that being said, just because it turns out different doesn't mean that it won't taste amazing!

        If you do give it a try, I would love to hear how you like it with Jasmine rice.

        Reply
      • Elaine

        July 12, 2020 at 2:07 pm

        Hi Cecelia,
        I’ve only used Jasmine rice for this recipe so I can’t speak to how it tastes made with Nishiki rice. My family, coworkers and neighbors absolutely love when I make it. I’m always asked to bring this for pot lucks. There are never leftovers. I’m all about using what I have on hand, and I always have Jasmine rice in my pantry.

        Reply
    9. Randy E

      April 06, 2020 at 9:41 am

      Ok it’s official, As a former Naval Officer and world traveler. I deviated from my normal fried rice recipe. Served this one up to my family who promptly advised its was the best darn fried rice they had since our last visit to Ohahu (last year).

      Thank you for sharing this recipe and some memories. Incidentally I served mine with some macadamia nut pancakes with mango compote just like we would get on the island!

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 07, 2020 at 1:11 pm

        Randy,

        Thank you so much for the rave review! I am so glad that you and your family were able to relive your visit to Oahu! It's my goal to serve up recipes that make people happy!

        Your macadamia nut pancakes sound amazing. I'd love to hear about the recipe!

        💜 Laura

        Reply
    10. Kathy

      April 05, 2020 at 11:28 am

      So Yummy just made it - they keep coming back for more!

      Reply
    11. Jennifer Marmaduke

      April 04, 2020 at 9:14 am

      I don't have Mirin...can I omit it or will it not taste right?

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 06, 2020 at 6:43 am

        If you don't have any mirin, just add about a tsp or sugar to the rice wine vinegar. Mirin is a sweeter rice wine. A little sugar will give you a similar flavor. However, if you leave it out, this rice will still be delicious.

        Reply
    12. Jessica Robinson

      March 19, 2020 at 11:37 am

      5 stars
      Such a delicious and EASY to make recipe! And right now, we're stocked up on Spam!! So this recipe is perfect!

      Reply
    13. Michelle

      February 29, 2020 at 7:34 pm

      Ive never eaten spam. After seeing this recipe im giving it a try. Thanks for giving me a new food adventure.
      Michelle

      Reply
      • Laura

        March 03, 2020 at 4:19 pm

        I can't wait to hear how it comes out. AND how you like your first recipe with SPAM!

        Reply
    14. Angela Martes

      February 28, 2020 at 3:29 am

      Lave this post! Can I quote in my blog please!?

      https://google.com

      Reply
      • Laura

        March 03, 2020 at 4:28 pm

        Yes, definitely Angela.

        All content can be used if credit is given and link to the original recipe is provided. Content should not be copied or reposted. Thank you!

        Reply
    15. Elaine

      January 15, 2020 at 10:16 am

      5 stars
      I made this for a pot luck at work once and now I’m asked to make it again! It is so good and EASY to make and bring in to work.

      Reply
      • Laura

        January 16, 2020 at 5:00 pm

        That is exactly the reaction I always get! Thank you for sharing.

        Reply
    16. Kai

      January 11, 2020 at 2:42 pm

      5 stars
      I used to eat this as a child, at my best friends Hawaiian restaurant, but never had the recipe so havent ate it in about 25 years. This recipe was perfect, it taste 100% authentic. I made for my family and they devoured it which was a surprise considering they dont like vegetable or spam...lol

      Reply
      • Laura

        January 13, 2020 at 8:27 am

        Kai, I'm so glad that this recipe helped you relive your childhood. It takes me back every time. Thank you so much for sharing! And who doesn't like SPAM? LOL I'd love to know the restaurant. 😀

        Reply
    17. Barbara Curry

      May 11, 2019 at 4:55 pm

      I loved spam growing up, haven't thought about it in years. May have to give this recipe a try, it sounds great!

      Reply
      • Laura

        May 11, 2019 at 5:03 pm

        Thanks, Barbara! If you haven't had spam in awhile, this recipe is a super tasty way to get reacquainted.

        Reply
    18. Lisa Torres

      May 11, 2019 at 4:54 pm

      Now I know what to do with the cans of spam my father in law gave me!!! Recipe loooookkss so good!

      Reply
      • Laura

        May 11, 2019 at 5:05 pm

        I think its funny that your father-in-law gave you spam. I would love to hear the story behind that.

        Reply
    19. Laura

      March 17, 2018 at 12:43 pm

      Thanks for linking to my recipe here. 🙂 Awesome post!

      Reply

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