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Crispy Spam Fried Rice Recipe — Quick Flavorful Weeknight Meal

Try this easy spam fried rice made with crispy pan-fried spam, day-old rice, fluffy eggs, and green peas. It’s seasoned with a simple three-ingredient sauce for bold flavor.

bowl of spam fried rice with crispy cubes of spam, eggs, green peas, and sesame seeds

Spam fried rice is a nostalgic, comforting dish I grew up eating. It’s quick to make, satisfying, and relies on a few pantry staples to deliver big flavor.

If you haven’t tried spam or think you don’t like it, give this recipe a shot. Pan-frying the spam until it’s golden and crisp transforms its texture and adds a salty, savory bite that pairs perfectly with rice and eggs.

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Why You’ll Love this Recipe:

  • My secret to extra depth is oyster sauce. It brings savory complexity and a touch of sweetness you don’t get from soy sauce alone.
  • Chunks of pan-fried spam are browned and crispy for contrast. Chop smaller if you prefer, but larger pieces give delightful bursts of flavor throughout the dish.
  • A small drizzle of sesame oil or a pat of butter at the end adds richness and rounds out the flavors.
crispy spam fried rice with eggs and peas

Ingredients You’ll Need

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Step by Step Instructions

  1. Beat the eggs in a medium bowl and set aside.
  2. Cut the spam into 3/4 to 1-inch cubes. I like larger pieces for texture, but smaller cubes work too.
  • bowl of beaten eggs with a silver fork next to a bowl filled with egg shells
  • spam cut into cubes on a white plate next to green peas in a bowl
  1. Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high. Add a bit of oil and scramble the eggs until just set. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining oil and arrange the spam cubes in a single layer. Fry until golden brown and crispy on each side, about 4–5 minutes total. This renders fat from the spam and flavors the pan.
  • eggs cooking in a nonstick pan
  • cubes of spam frying in a nonstick pan
  1. Add cold leftover rice and the sauce to the pan. Break up clumps with the flat side of a spatula so each grain is separate.
  • spam and rice frying in a nonstick pan
  • fried spam and rice in a nonstick pan
  1. Return the eggs to the pan along with frozen peas and chopped scallions. Stir-fry until the peas are bright green and everything is heated through.
  2. Optional: finish with a teaspoon of sesame oil or a small pat of butter for extra richness. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
  • ingredients for spam fried rice in a nonstick pan including green peas and scallions
  • overhead of spam fried rice with eggs and green peas

Expert Tips & Tricks

overhead of spam fried rice with pan fried spam, eggs, and green peas in a pan

Make the best spam fried rice with these simple tips:

  1. Brown the spam thoroughly. Crisp edges add texture and flavor — don’t rush this step.
  2. Use cold, day-old rice. It separates easily and won’t become gummy the way freshly cooked rice can.
  3. Coat each grain with oil and sauce. Well-coated rice means consistent flavor in every bite.

Ingredient Substitutions & Variations

  1. Swap rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
  2. Add more vegetables like carrots, corn, broccoli, or onions for extra color and nutrition.
  3. For heat, drizzle sriracha or hot chili oil just before serving.

Storing & Reheating Leftovers

bowl of spam fried rice with eggs, green peas, and crispy cubes of spam

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for about a minute or stir-fry briefly in a hot pan to refresh texture.

More Recipes to Try:

  • Ketchup Fried Rice
  • Thai Red Curry Chicken Fried Rice
  • Stir-Fried Shanghai Rice Cakes
bowl of spam fried rice with crispy cubes of spam, eggs, green peas, and sesame seeds
5 from 78 votes
Servings: 4

Easy Spam Fried Rice

By Jamie
An easy spam fried rice made with crispy pan-fried spam, day-old rice, fluffy eggs, and frozen peas, all tossed in a simple three-ingredient sauce.
Prep: 8
Cook: 10
Total: 18
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Ingredients 

  • 2½ Tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 12 oz spam, cut into ¾ inch cubes
  • 4 cups steamed jasmine rice, best if leftover and cold
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • 2 stalks scallions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon toasted white sesame seeds, for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon butter or toasted sesame oil, optional for richness

Sauce

  • 2 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions 

  • Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Heat a large nonstick pan over medium-high and add 2 teaspoons of oil. Scramble the beaten eggs, remove them from the pan, and set aside.
  • Add the remaining oil and arrange spam cubes in a single layer. Brown and crisp on each side, about 4–5 minutes total. This flavors the oil—don’t skip it.
  • Add cold rice and the sauce to the pan. Press down with the flat side of the spatula to break up clumps. Add another teaspoon of oil if the rice sticks.
  • Once rice is separated and coated, return the eggs and add peas and scallions. Stir-fry until peas are bright green. Optionally finish with butter or sesame oil for extra richness.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and extra scallions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 405kcal, Carbohydrates: 50g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 16g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.

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