Making KIMCHI FRIED RICE w/ spam 🥬🌶️🍚

Ingredients

• 1 cup Kimchi Leaves (Only the leafy parts, chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Kimchi Juice (Reserve for kimchi stew or soup)
• 1 can Spam (340 g, diced into ½‑inch cubes)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (For green onion oil)
• 4 stalks Green Onions (White and green parts, chopped; divided for oil and garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (Softened)
• 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce (Regular or low‑sodium)
• ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds (Toasted)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Chop the leafy parts of the kimchi into bite‑size pieces and set aside. Dice the Spam into ½‑inch cubes. Separate 2 green onion stalks (white and light green parts) for the oil and keep the remaining 2 stalks sliced thin for garnish.

   Time: PT4M

2. Make Green Onion Oil

   Heat the vegetable oil in the skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the chopped white/green parts of the green onions and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then remove and set aside.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

3. Cook Spam

   In the same skillet, add the diced Spam and stir‑fry for 2‑3 minutes until the edges turn golden and a little crisp.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

4. Add Kimchi Leaves

   Add the chopped kimchi leaves to the skillet and toss with the Spam for another 1‑2 minutes, allowing the leaves to wilt slightly.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

5. Season the Stir‑Fry

   Stir in the reserved kimchi juice, soy sauce, butter, and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, letting the butter melt and coat everything.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

6. Finish with Garnish

   Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the sliced fresh green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the top. Drizzle a tiny bit of the saved green‑onion oil if desired.

   Time: PT1M

7. Plate and Serve

   Transfer the stir‑fry to serving plates or bowls. Enjoy as a standalone meal or with a bowl of steamed rice.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

15 g

Carbohydrates

10 g

Fat

25 g

Fiber

2 g