If you’re a lover of Korean food like me, then you will absolutely love this kimchi & spam fried rice! It’s the perfect way to use up leftover rice for a yummy weeknight meal. 🍽️

Ingredients (1 serving)

• ½ cup (120g) cooked white rice (day-old for best results)
• ½ small onion, diced
• ½ tbsp (4g) minced garlic
• 2-3 slices (90g) lite spam, diced
• ¼ cup (60g) kimchi, chopped
• 1 tbsp (15g) kimchi juice
• 1 ½ tbsp (15g) gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp (15ml) soy sauce
• 1 tbsp (15ml) sesame oil 
• 1 fried egg (for topping)
• Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• Cooking spray or 1 tsp oil

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: ~450 kcal
• Protein: ~20g
• Carbs: ~55g
• Fat: ~15g

Here’s how to make it:

• Prepare the Rice: The best fried rice is made with day-old rice. Cook the rice the day before and refrigerate overnight for the perfect fried rice texture.
• Sauté Onion and Garlic: Heat a skillet over medium heat with cooking spray. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
• Cook the Spam: Add the diced spam and cook until slightly crispy.
• Add Kimchi & Seasonings: Stir in kimchi and kimchi juice, then mix in gochujang and soy sauce.
• Fry the Rice: Add in the day-old rice, stirring well to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add in the sesame oil. 
• Serve: Plate the fried rice, top with a fried egg, and garnish with green onions. 

Enjoy!

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