My Own Kimchi Spam Fried Rice
A Unique Kimchi Fried Rice: My Custom Spam Kimchi Fried Rice Beyond Baek Jong-won’s Recipe
A creative way to enjoy delicious kimchi fried rice using ingredients you have at home! Instead of ground pork, this recipe features savory Spam cut into cubes, complemented by the nutty aroma of perilla oil and the crisp texture of kimchi. Topped with a perfectly fried sunny-side-up egg, it becomes a satisfying meal. Discover a delightful variation of fried rice, distinct from regular kimchi fried rice.
Ingredients- 1 bowl of rice (warm)
- 1 cup kimchi (finely chopped)
- 1/2 green onion (chopped)
- 1 can Spam (cubed)
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp perilla oil
- 1 egg
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, finely chop the kimchi into bite-sized pieces. Chop the green onion. Heat 1 Tbsp of cooking oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the chopped green onion and stir-fry until fragrant, creating green onion oil. Once the aroma is released, add the cubed Spam and chopped kimchi. Stir-fry over medium heat until the Spam is lightly browned and the kimchi softens.
Step 2
Once the ingredients are partially cooked, add 1 bowl of warm rice. Gently break up the rice with a spatula, ensuring no clumps, and stir-fry. Mix well so the seasonings coat every grain of rice. Just before turning off the heat, sprinkle in 1 tsp of sesame seeds for a nutty flavor. Finally, turn off the heat and drizzle in 1 Tbsp of perilla oil, mixing gently to combine. This creates a delicious kimchi fried rice. Adding perilla oil at the end preserves its fragrance and enhances its flavor.
Step 3
Prepare a fried egg to accompany the fried rice. I personally prefer a sunny-side-up egg, so I cooked it that way. A runny yolk from a sunny-side-up egg adds a rich, creamy texture and savory flavor when mixed with the fried rice. You can cook it to your preference, fully cooked if you like.
Step 4
Plate the finished kimchi fried rice attractively on a serving dish. Carefully place the freshly fried sunny-side-up egg on top for presentation. The combination of warm fried rice and the savory egg looks incredibly appetizing.
Step 5
If your kimchi pieces are a bit too large, you can gently press them with the spatula while stir-frying to break them down and integrate better with the rice. Feel free to adjust the size of the ingredients to your liking.
Step 6
The delicious aroma of savory and slightly spicy kimchi fried rice wafts through, making your mouth water. Enjoy a satisfying and flavorful meal with this special, custom-made kimchi Spam fried rice.
Step 7
Before eating, gently pierce the yolk of the sunny-side-up egg with a chopstick or spoon. Mix the runny yolk with the fried rice for an even richer and smoother taste. The creamy yolk blends into the rice, creating a fantastic flavor experience.
