Have you tried kimchi spam fried rice before?
Have you tried kimchi spam fried rice before? is a easy Korean recipe that serves 2. 620 calories per serving. Recipe by Jiny Maeng on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 14 min | Total: 30 min
Cost: $7.15 total, $3.58 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked Rice (day‑old, chilled)
- 1 cup Kimchi (very fermented, coarsely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 1 can Spam (diced; optional for extra protein)
- 2 stalks Spring Onions (sliced thinly)
- 1.5 tablespoons Garlic (minced (about 3 cloves))
- 1.5 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil (toasted sesame oil for flavor)
- 0.5 cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded, low‑moisture)
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce (optional, for extra umami)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients
Chop the kimchi into bite‑size pieces, dice the Spam, slice the spring onions, and mince the garlic.
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Heat Fat
Place the skillet over medium‑high heat and add the butter and sesame oil. Let the butter melt and the oil become shimmering.
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Fry Spam
Add the diced Spam to the skillet and fry until the edges turn lightly golden, about 2–3 minutes.
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Add Aromatics
Stir in the minced garlic and sliced spring onions. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Cook Kimchi
Add the chopped kimchi and sugar. Stir‑fry for 2 minutes until the kimchi softens and the sugar caramelizes slightly.
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Add Rice
Add the day‑old rice, breaking up any clumps with the spatula. Stir‑fry for 4 minutes until the rice is heated through and begins to crisp at the edges.
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Season
Drizzle the soy sauce over the rice, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
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Melt Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the rice, cover the skillet with a lid, and let sit for 1 minute until the cheese melts.
Time: PT1M
Serve
Remove the lid, give the rice a final toss, and serve hot straight from the pan.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 20 g
- Carbohydrates
- 80 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Dietary info: Non‑vegetarian, Contains pork, Contains soy
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten
Last updated: April 20, 2026






