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kimchi and spam fried rice

Kimchi and Spam Fried Rice

Kimchi and Spam Fried Rice is a quick, flavorful meal! Tangy kimchi, savory Spam, and perfectly seasoned rice make it a must-try one-pan dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil - like sunflower or avocado
  • 6 ounces Spam - diced (Half a 12-ounce can)
  • 1 small onion - small diced
  • 1 medium carrot - small diced
  • 3 cloves garlic - finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger - peeled and finely minced
  • 1 cup kimchi - drained and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped curly kale - stems removed
  • 4 green onions - sliced into 1/4-inch slices, white and green parts separated
  • 1/4 cup kimchi juice
  • 3 cups day-old - cold rice
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce - or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • Toasted sesame seeds - to garnish
  • 4 fried eggs - 1 per serving, optional

Instructions
 

Crisp the Spam:

  • Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the oil along with the Spam. Sauté until crispy around the edges, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.

Cook the vegetables:

  • Add the onion and carrot to the skillet with the Spam drippings. Sauté on medium-high heat until the onions turn translucent and the carrots soften and take some color.
  • Add the garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the kimchi, kale, and white parts of the green onions and stir fry until the kimchi and kale start to caramelize and the onions are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the kimchi juice and simmer until heated through.

Stir fry the rice:

  • Add the rice and toss until everything is combined evenly. Drizzle in the soy sauce and sesame oil as you continue mixing. Taste and adjust with more soy sauce, sesame oil, or kimchi juice if needed for flavor.
  • Turn the heat down slightly and let the rice continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until some crispy bits can be seen on the bottom. Stir in the Spam and most of the green parts of the green onions.

Notes

For added heat, sprinkle some red pepper flakes or drizzle with sriracha sauce before serving.
Feel free to customize the fried rice by adding vegetables such as peas, carrots, or bell peppers.
Leftover fried rice can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal
Keyword Healthy
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