Spam and Pineapple Fried Rice
from Sticky, Gooey, Creamy, Chewy
from Sticky, Gooey, Creamy, Chewy
4 cups cold leftover rice, chunks broken up so grains are loose & separate
2-4 tablespoons canola oil, as needed
1 can of Spam, cut into a small dice
2 eggs, beaten
4 scallions, finely
1 cup carrots, julienned
1/2 cup fresh pineapple, cut into a small dice (You can use canned pineapple tidbits, if you prefer.)
3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
2 teaspoons fish sauce (or soy sauce)
freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Heat canola oil in wok or large, wide saute pan over medium high heat. When oil is hot, add eggs and gently stir to cook eggs. When eggs are about 80% done (still a little runny), remove from pan and set aside.
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Heat canola oil in wok or large, wide saute pan over medium high heat. When oil is hot, add eggs and gently stir to cook eggs. When eggs are about 80% done (still a little runny), remove from pan and set aside.
Turn heat to high. Add a little more cooking oil to pan. When hot, add diced Spam to the pan. Cook until browned. Add green onions, carrots and pineapple and fry until fragrant and tender. Add spinach and saute until wilted.
..Add rice and the cooked eggs and toss to incorporate all ingredients. Let it all just sit still in the pan for a few minutes so that the grains of rice have a chance to heat up. Toss again so that the rice that is on the top now is on the bottom. Add cooking wine and fish sauce and mix well. Heat through completely.
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Taste and adjust seasonings. Add a little more fish sauce if needed, and season with pepper as desired.