Golden Spam Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe
Smoky Spam Kimchi Fried Rice: The Ultimate Golden Recipe!
Discover the ultimate Spam Kimchi Fried Rice recipe, bursting with deep savory flavors and perfect harmony. Adding Spam to kimchi fried rice truly elevates its taste to another level. This recipe enhances it further with butter, oyster sauce, and a secret tip for achieving that delicious smoky flavor. Get ready to experience a new dimension of fried rice with this golden recipe, revealed now!
Main Ingredients- Well-fermented Napa Cabbage Kimchi 210g
- Spam 200g (1 can)
- Instant Rice 420g (2 bowls)
- Onion 280g (1 medium)
- Frozen Peas 3 Tbsp
- Eggs 3
- Chopped Scallions 3 Tbsp
- Sliced Garlic 2 Tbsp
- Butter 2 Tbsp
Seasoning- Sugar 1 Tbsp
- Oyster Sauce 1 Tbsp
- Pepper to taste
- Sugar 1 Tbsp
- Oyster Sauce 1 Tbsp
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Here are all the ingredients ready to make delicious Spam Kimchi Fried Rice. We have ripe kimchi, Spam, instant rice, onion, peas, eggs, scallions, garlic, and the flavor-boosting butter and seasonings.
Step 2
The key to great kimchi fried rice is using well-fermented, sour kimchi! Don’t be shy with the amount. If you have any aged ‘seokbakji’ (a type of kimchi radish) in your kimchi fridge, finely chop and add it for an even deeper flavor. The kimchi’s tanginess and slight sweetness will significantly enhance the fried rice’s overall taste.
Step 3
A golden tip for perfectly fluffy and delicious fried rice! Use uncooked, cold instant rice. This prevents the rice grains from clumping together, resulting in a beautifully separated and fluffy fried rice. Avoid using freshly cooked warm rice; slightly cooled or cold rice works best.
Step 4
Let’s prepare each ingredient appropriately. Finely chop the scallions for a fragrant aroma, and thinly slice the garlic to release its flavor. Dice the onion into bite-sized pieces; it adds sweetness and helps balance the saltiness of the other ingredients. Cut the Spam into 1cm thick and 2cm long pieces for a pleasant texture. Finely chop the kimchi and seokbakji for easy cooking. Adding a generous amount of onion naturally balances the saltiness from the kimchi and Spam, leading to a more harmonious flavor profile in the fried rice.
Step 5
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the chopped scallions and sliced garlic, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the cut Spam and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir-fry together until the Spam is golden brown. As the sugar caramelizes, it imparts a subtle smoky flavor and softens the kimchi’s tanginess, enriching the fried rice’s taste.
Step 6
Once the Spam is nicely browned, add the diced onion and finely chopped kimchi. Stir in 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce for an extra layer of umami and sauté for about 3 minutes until the kimchi becomes tender. Reduce the heat to low, then add the cold rice (instant rice) and frozen peas. Gently mix everything together until the rice is well combined with the other ingredients.
Step 7
Spread the rice evenly across the pan. Let it sit undisturbed for about 2 minutes to allow the bottom layer of rice to lightly crisp up. This step adds a subtle toasted rice flavor, making the fried rice even more delicious.
Step 8
Gently toss the rice, then spread it out again and let it crisp up for another 2 minutes. Repeat this process of crisping and tossing 3-4 times. This technique ensures each grain of rice becomes slightly crispy and coated, infusing the entire dish with a wonderful smoky aroma and flavor.
Step 9
Once the fried rice is cooked, turn off the heat. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of pepper to finish. The slight peppery bite will further enhance the overall flavor profile of the fried rice.
Step 10
Give it a final quick toss to combine everything beautifully, and your mouth-watering Spam Kimchi Fried Rice is ready!
Step 11
Serve the finished Spam Kimchi Fried Rice onto a plate. Top it with a perfectly fried sunny-side-up egg. Break the yolk and mix it into the fried rice for an incredibly rich and satisfying experience. Enjoy your delicious meal!
