Irresistible Kimchi Spam Fried Rice Recipe
Easy Kimchi Spam Fried Rice for Beginners, Spicy and Sweet Flavor You Can’t Resist
Today, I’m sharing a super simple kimchi fried rice recipe using kimchi and Spam, a combination everyone loves! With well-fermented kimchi, savory Spam, and leftover rice, a fantastic meal is ready in no time. 🍳 Top it off with a perfectly fried egg for a truly celebratory dish. While there are many kimchi fried rice variations, today we’re making the highly popular Spam and Kimchi Fried Rice, a recipe that guarantees success. Its perfect balance of spicy and sweet flavors makes it an ideal meal for anyone, especially those living alone!
Main Ingredients- Well-fermented Kimchi: 1 cup (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
- Spam: 100g (diced into small cubes)
- Green Onion: 1/4 stalk (chopped)
- Egg: 1
- Cooking Oil (Olive oil recommended): Generous amount
Seasoning- Soy Sauce: 0.5 Tbsp
- Sugar: 0.5 Tbsp (to balance the kimchi’s sourness)
- Sesame Oil: 0.5 Tbsp
- Soy Sauce: 0.5 Tbsp
- Sugar: 0.5 Tbsp (to balance the kimchi’s sourness)
- Sesame Oil: 0.5 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the kimchi. Use scissors or a knife to chop the kimchi into small, bite-sized pieces, suitable for frying. You can gently shake off excess seasoning if desired.
Step 2
Next, we’ll prep the Spam and green onions. Finely chop the green onion. For the Spam, open the can and briefly rinse it under running water. This helps to wash away some of the saltiness and excess additives. Dice the Spam into small, bite-sized cubes.
Step 3
Now, let’s start stir-frying! Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil (olive oil adds a nice flavor). Add the chopped green onions and sauté over low heat until fragrant, creating ‘green onion oil’. Once the aroma is released, add the diced Spam and stir-fry together.
Step 4
When the Spam is lightly browned on all sides and has released some delicious fat, add all the prepared kimchi. Stir-fry everything together. The tangy aroma of the cooking kimchi mingling with the savory Spam will surely make your mouth water!
Step 5
Once the kimchi is slightly softened, add 0.5 Tbsp of sugar. Sugar helps to balance the sourness of the kimchi, creating a more harmonious flavor profile. Push the kimchi and Spam mixture to one side of the pan to create some space.
Step 6
In the empty space on the pan, pour 0.5 Tbsp of soy sauce and let it bubble vigorously over medium heat. Simmering the soy sauce this way removes any bitterness and enhances its umami flavor, adding depth to the fried rice. Stir the simmering soy sauce with the kimchi and Spam mixture until well combined and stir-fried.
Step 7
Now it’s time for the rice! Add one bowl of cold cooked rice and stir-fry vigorously until the rice is well mixed with the kimchi, Spam, and seasonings. Once the rice grains are separated and fluffy, spread the fried rice evenly across the bottom of the pan. Press down gently for about 1 minute over low heat. This helps create a slightly crispy bottom layer, similar to a delicious scorched rice. Turn off the heat and finish with a drizzle of 0.5 Tbsp of sesame oil for that signature nutty aroma. Your basic Kimchi Spam Fried Rice is now complete!
Step 8
Let’s prepare the ‘final touch’ – a fried egg – to make your Kimchi Spam Fried Rice even more special. Lightly oil a separate pan and crack an egg into it. Cook it sunny-side up, keeping the yolk intact for a runny center that perfectly complements the fried rice. Of course, you can cook it to your preferred doneness, like over-hard. Transfer the finished fried rice to a plate, break the runny yolk, and mix it in for extra richness. Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a beautiful presentation and delicious taste! Enjoy your homemade Kimchi Spam Fried Rice! 🥢
