High Calorie Rice Lunch: Spam and Egg Fried Rice Plate Recipe

Crispy spam cubes and fried egg over wok-fired rice. This Hawaiian-inspired high calorie lunch is cheap, fast, and hits harder than you'd expect.

Cook 20 min Difficulty EASY 660 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • cooked white rice 3 cups
  • spam 12 oz
  • eggs 3 pieces
  • green onions 1 cup
  • vegetable oil 3 tbsp
Seasonings/Sauce
  • soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • black pepper 1 tsp
  • sesame oil 1 tbsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 66 g 40%
Protein 19 g 12%
Fat 31 g 48%
Serving size 320g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Cut spam into small cubes and finely chop green onions.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add spam cubes and fry until golden and crispy for about 3–4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Push the spam to one side, add eggs and scramble gently for 1–2 minutes until just set.

  4. 4

    Add the cooked rice to the wok, increase heat to high, and stir-fry with spam and eggs for 3–5 minutes while tossing constantly for even cooking.

  5. 5

    Add green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Stir-fry everything together for 2 more minutes, ensuring rice stays fluffy and not soggy.

  6. 6

    Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with an extra fried egg on top for each plate if desired.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
Spam is the defining ingredient of this dish, bringing a salty, savory depth and a crispy texture that stands out alongside the egg and rice. Its unique flavor anchors the Hawaiian-inspired fried rice and creates the signature taste.
Q. How do I achieve the perfect fried rice texture?
For a fluffy, non-soggy fried rice, use cold, day-old rice and toss it over high heat in the wok, stirring constantly. Avoid adding soy sauce too early, as it can make the rice sticky. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan to keep everything crisp.
Q. What's the most important heat control step?
After frying the spam, increasing the heat to high before adding the rice is crucial. This ensures the rice fries quickly, absorbing flavor without becoming moist or mushy. Keeping the wok hot promotes crisp rice grains.
Q. How many calories and what is the protein-to-carb ratio per serving?
Each serving contains approximately 660 kcal, with 19g of protein and 66g of carbohydrates. Protein makes up 12% of calories, while carbs account for 40%, making this a high calorie meal perfect for a hearty lunch.
Q. How can I prevent overcooking eggs in fried rice?
When adding eggs, scramble them gently over medium heat just until set, then quickly incorporate with the rice and spam. This keeps the eggs tender and prevents them from drying out while stir-frying.
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