Nostalgic Delight: SPAM Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe
Nostalgic Delight: SPAM Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe
A Deliciously Simple SPAM and Kimchi Fried Rice: The Ultimate Comfort Food!
Made with the beloved SPAM and Korea’s staple, kimchi, this fried rice is incredibly easy for anyone to make! No complicated steps, perfect for beginners to follow along and create a delicious SPAM Kimchi Fried Rice that’s sure to satisfy.
Main Ingredients- 100g SPAM (approx. 1/2 can), diced
- 2/3 cup well-fermented kimchi, finely chopped
- 1 bowl of warm rice
- 3 Tbsp white part of green onion, minced
- 2 eggs
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare your ingredients. Dice the SPAM into roughly 1cm cubes. Finely chop the kimchi. Mince the white part of the green onion to create green onion oil. For the eggs, set aside one for cooking into the fried rice and the other to fry as a topping for later.
Step 2
Heat a pan over medium-low heat and add a little cooking oil. Sauté the minced green onion until fragrant, creating a flavorful green onion oil. Once the green onion is aromatic, add the diced SPAM and stir-fry until lightly browned and some of its fat has rendered out.
Step 3
When the SPAM is nicely cooked, add the chopped kimchi to the pan. Stir-fry them together until the kimchi is tender and well combined with the SPAM. Now, add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and a pinch of black pepper. Continue to stir-fry to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed and absorbed into the ingredients. (If your kimchi is very sour, you can increase the sugar slightly.)
Step 4
Push the sautéed ingredients to one side of the pan to create space. Crack one egg into the empty space. Let the egg cook undisturbed for about 10-20 seconds after breaking the yolk, then gently mix it into the rice mixture. This technique prevents the egg from becoming scrambled and creates a smooth texture throughout. Add the bowl of warm rice, breaking up any clumps with your spatula, and stir-fry thoroughly until everything is well combined.
Step 5
As the fried rice nears completion, reduce the heat slightly. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of sesame oil around the edges of the pan. Stir to distribute the fragrant sesame oil, then sprinkle with sesame seeds. Separately, fry the remaining egg, aiming for a sunny-side-up with a runny yolk, to be placed on top of the finished fried rice. (You can cook the egg to your preference, like over-easy or over-hard.)
Step 6
Transfer the deliciously stir-fried SPAM Kimchi Fried Rice to a serving plate. Carefully place the freshly fried egg on top. If you have them, a sprinkle of parsley flakes or extra sesame seeds can enhance the visual appeal.
Step 7
Congratulations! Your flavorful SPAM Kimchi Fried Rice, a perfect blend of savory SPAM and tangy kimchi, is ready to be enjoyed. It’s simple to make but incredibly satisfying. Enjoy your meal! 😀
