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Cubes of fried Spam on top of scrambled eggs and rice.

Eggs and Spam

This simple and delicious Spam Eggs and Rice recipe is perfect when you need something cheap, fast, and satisfying your family will enjoy.
Servings: 6 servings
Chef Alli
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

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Ingredients
 

  • 1 Tbs. oil
  • 8 oz. can Spam sliced into cubes about 1-inch in size
  • 1 Tbs. unsalted butter
  • 6 eggs beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbs. soy sauce I prefer low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbs. dark brown sugar
  • 2 Tbs. mirin may substitute any sweet white wine
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 2-3 cups steamed white rice
  • Chopped cilantro or scallions for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is nicely hot, add the cubes of Spam.
  • Cook the Spam until it is nicely browned on the edges. Add the garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, and mirin, continuing to cook the Spam cubes until they are nicely caramelized; remove from the skillet.
  • Still over medium heat, add the butter to the skillet. When the butter is melted, add the beaten eggs.
  • Cook the eggs, stirring gently, until they are fully cooked throughout, taking care not to overcook; season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Gently fold in the reserved cubes of Spam, then remove from heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve over steamed white rice garnished with chopped cilantro or sliced scallions, as garnish.

Notes

RECIPE TIPS

  • Don’t add the cubes of spam to the oil in the skillet until it’s nicely hot. You want the Spam to sizzle a bit when it hits the hot oil. If the oil is hot the Spam can caramelize more quickly. Remember! Good Spam is crispy Spam!
  • Even if you’re in a hurry, always cook the eggs in this dish over medium heat so they can be soft and creamy in texture. Eggs that are cooked over high heat turn out rubbery.
  • Use a silicone spoonula or spatula when stirring the eggs. This tool allows you to get right up to the edge of the pan all the way around as you stir the eggs.
  • If you like a little zip, add a drizzle of sriracha sauce as a garnish. Or, combine sriracha with some mayo and use that for a finishing sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 13gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 196mgSodium: 976mgPotassium: 256mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 296IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
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