SPAM Pineapple Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 150 g Spam (Half a standard 12‑oz can, diced into ½‑inch cubes)
• 1 cup Pineapple (Fresh or canned, cut into small chunks)
• 1 medium Onion (Finely diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
• 1 cup Frozen Peas and Carrots (Thawed slightly)
• 3 cups Cooked Rice (Day‑old, preferably jasmine or long‑grain; broken up before cooking)
• 2 large Eggs (Beaten)
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce (For color and umami)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (Neutral‑flavored oil for stir‑frying)
• ½ tsp Salt (Adjust to taste)
• ¼ tsp Black Pepper (Freshly ground if possible)
• 2 tbsp Chives (Finely sliced, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prep All Ingredients

   Dice the Spam, onion, and pineapple into bite‑size pieces, mince the garlic, beat the eggs in a mixing bowl, and thaw the frozen peas‑carrots.

   Time: PT5M

2. Scramble Eggs Half‑Cooked

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in the skillet over medium‑high heat. Pour in the beaten eggs and stir gently until they are about 50 % set.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

3. Set Eggs Aside

   Transfer the partially cooked eggs to a small bowl and set aside.

   Time: PT1M

4. Cook Spam, Garlic, Onion & Pineapple

   Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil to the skillet. Toss in the Spam cubes and stir‑fry until lightly browned, about 2‑3 minutes. Add garlic, onion, and pineapple; cook until the onion becomes translucent and the pineapple starts to caramelize, about 4 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

5. Add Vegetables

   Stir in the peas‑carrots and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium

6. Incorporate Day‑Old Rice

   Add the day‑old rice, breaking up any clumps with the spatula. Sprinkle with soy sauce, salt, and pepper, then stir‑fry for 4‑5 minutes until the rice is hot and begins to coat the pan.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

7. Finish with Eggs

   Return the half‑cooked eggs to the skillet, mixing them through the rice until fully incorporated and the eggs are cooked through, about 1 minute.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium

8. Garnish and Serve

   Sprinkle the sliced chives over the fried rice, give a final quick toss, and serve hot.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

435

Protein

9g

Carbohydrates

46g

Fat

17g

Fiber

1.2g