Best 8 Fried Spam Recipes
Fried spam is a classic comfort food that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a quick and easy meal that can be prepared in minutes. There are many different ways to cook fried spam, but the most popular method is to simply fry it in a pan with a little oil. This results in a crispy exterior and a tender, juicy interior. Fried spam can be served with a variety of sides, such as eggs, rice, or vegetables. It can also be used as an ingredient in sandwiches, wraps, and salads.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SPAM® FRIED RICE
A simple recipe to use up all your pantry ingredients and the Spam® in the back of your cupboard.
Provided by Matthew Francis
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Fried Rice Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add Spam® and fry until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Heat sesame oil in the same pan until shimmering, about 1 minute. Add onion and saute until it softens slightly, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat and add rice and frozen vegetables; mix and fry until heated through, about 5 minutes. Push the rice mixture to the sides or edges of the pan, add beaten eggs to the center, and scramble until curds form, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir half of the Spam® back into the pan and mix the eggs in with the rest of the rice mixture. Add soy sauce and Sriracha. Mix and remove from the heat.
- Crack remaining eggs into a skillet over medium heat. Cook until outer edges become opaque, about 1 minute. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until whites are completely set, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place fried eggs on top of the fried rice, add reserved Spam®, and garnish with nori, scallions, and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 687.8 calories, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 431.5 mg, Fat 37.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 1906.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
SPAM FRIED RICE RECIPE BY TASTY
Fried rice is a quick and easy dish that can be made with whatever is in your fridge, pantry, or freezer. Feel free to use brown rice instead of white rice and whatever veggies you prefer. Bacon makes a great sub if you don't have Spam!
Provided by Matt Ciampa
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Dice the Spam into medium cubes.
- In a large cast iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the Spam and cook until golden brown and crispy, stirring often, 3-5 minutes. Remove the Spam from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Add the carrots, onion, and ginger and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the peas and garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the rice, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and crispy Spam and stir until heated through, another minute or 2.
- Serve warm.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 585 calories, Carbohydrate 74 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 5 grams
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST SPAM FRIED RICE
I really like fried rice and was searching and searching for a recipe that I liked. My brother is a college student and one of his friends made some for dinner the night before and I snitched a bite the next day (I tried it cold, right from the fridge) and it was the best I have ever had (and it was cold)! His friend didn't have a written recipe to give me (he made the recipe up and just makes it), so I finally talked him into coming to my house to show me while I wrote the recipe down. My brother told me that there would be 5 of them coming over and to have the rice cooked and cooled. I had no idea how much rice to cook, so I made 4 1/2 cups (dry) rice. It made a ton, but after 7 of us ate (most had 2 bowls full) there was only 1 bowl as left overs. I am sure you can adjust this to make less. I had the original Kikkoman soy sauce to use and it was saltier and less sweet as the Aloha Shoyu that my brother's friend nomally uses. The serving amounts is a large range because you can have it as a meal like we did, or as a side dish.
Provided by knobbyknee
Categories White Rice
Time 40m
Yield 8-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Scramble eggs in about 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok on medium high heat. When done, set aside in a bowl.
- Place another tablespoon of oil in wok and sauté onions and Spam on medium high heat. When golden & starting to crisp on the outsides add the thawed peas and carrots.
- Combine ingredients for the sauce and stir until sugar is dissolved, tasting along the way to be sure it is sweet enough for you. Add to the vegetables and boil on high until the sauce reduces to a glaze.
- Slowly add the cooled rice and eggs to the vegetable mixture, being sure to break up any clumps of rice and so the coloring is even. Warm the rice through and serve.
SPAM FRIED RICE FOR 2
A side with an Hawaiian flair. Use whatever veggies you like.
Provided by Mikekey *
Categories Rice Sides
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok on high heat. Add egg, salt and pepper and lightly scramble. Remove to a plate.
- 2. Add remaining oil to pan. When hot, add Spam and garlic and cook until lightly brown-DO NOT BURN GARLIC!
- 3. Add rice (break up any chunks first). Stir in soy sauce and keep stirring until rice is heated through.
- 4. Add cooked vegetables, green onions, and cooked eggs. Heat through and serve.
FRIED SPAM AND POTATOES-KL
The only way I will eat Spam is fried.
Provided by Kristi Luce
Categories Meat Breakfast
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Slice the potaoes by cutting in half lengthwise then slicing.
- 2. Chop the onion.
- 3. Dice up the spam.
- 4. Heat oil in a heavy skillet on Medium heat.
- 5. Add Potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes stirring often.
- 6. Add the onion and Spam. Continue to cook stirring often until potatoes are crisp and Spam has good color.
SPAM FRIED RICE
Wondering what to do with that leftover rice? Using your day-old rice to mix with Spam is very popular in Hawai'i. You don't have to add the ketchup, but it never hurts to try, and it makes it very yummy! Enjoy!
Provided by Pikake21
Categories Brown Rice
Time 18m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Chop the Spam into 1/2 inch pieces, fry with the cooking oil on medium/high heat.
- Add the chopped round onion, cook until the onions are clear.
- Add the sesame oil.
- Immediately add the cold rice. Keep stirring and tossing to heat up the rice, when the rice starts to get hot and loosen up.
- Slowly add the ketchup. Keep stirring until the rice is covered with the ketchup and until the desired taste is achieved. When done, set aside.
- Grab another frying pan and fry the eggs. When the eggs are done, scoop some of the rice in a bowl, top with an egg and garnish with the chopped green onion.
- Serve with Tabasco.
- This recipe typically does not work too well with freshly cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 767.2, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 270.3, Sodium 2558.6, Carbohydrate 76.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 29, Protein 23.2
MACARONI AND CHEESE-MAPLE FRIED SPAM
My husband made this dish for me and I watched him with an extremely skeptical look on my face. I didn't like Spam and the whole maple syrup thing just sounded weird. Boy, was I ever wrong. The sweetness of the syrup and the saltiness of the Spam are one of the best flavor combinations.
Provided by Jen Wiehl
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Make macaroni and cheese per instructions on box.
- Slice Spam into 1/4" thick slices.
- Coat fry pan (non-stick works best) with maple syrup and lay slices of Spam in it.
- Fry until Spam is golden and crispy on the edges.
- Enjoy!
FRIED SPAM
YUMMY! I usually make this for our lunch... I usually fix it with mac/cheese
Provided by Sherry Word
Categories Sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Slice spam in thin slices. Fry in a pan on low to medium heat until a little brown and flip and do other side.
- 2. Serve on bread with some mustard and cheese.
Tips:
- Choose the right spam: Opt for classic Spam luncheon meat for a traditional flavor or try Spam Lite for a healthier option.
- Prepare your spam: For a crispy exterior and juicy interior, slice the spam into 1/2-inch thick slices. You can also crosshatch the fat side of the spam for extra crispiness.
- Use the right oil: Choose a high-heat cooking oil like canola or vegetable oil to prevent burning. Avoid using olive oil, as it has a low smoke point.
- Maintain the right temperature: Keep the oil temperature between 350°F and 375°F. Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure accuracy.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Frying too much spam at once will lower the oil temperature and result in soggy spam. Fry the spam in batches if necessary.
- Flip the spam regularly: Use a spatula to gently flip the spam slices halfway through cooking. This ensures even cooking and prevents burning.
- Drain the spam on paper towels: After frying, transfer the spam slices to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Season the spam: Sprinkle your fried spam with salt, pepper, or any other desired seasonings while it's still hot. This enhances the flavor and makes it more enjoyable.
Conclusion:
Frying spam is a quick, easy, and delicious way to enjoy this iconic canned meat. With the right ingredients and techniques, you can achieve perfectly crispy, juicy, and flavorful fried spam. Whether you're serving it with eggs for breakfast, adding it to sandwiches or salads for lunch, or enjoying it as a savory snack, fried spam is sure to satisfy your cravings. So next time you're looking for a simple yet tasty meal or snack, give fried spam a try – you won't be disappointed.
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