Spam is Gluten Free & In A Jam, a Can of Spam can Create Something SpamTastic, Fabulicious & Tasty! And even a Delightful Hawaiian Delicacy!
So today I present to you, “Glorious Spam Fried Rice” - Recipe by Tea Zilla of A-Grateful-Life.com
* The first step is to Choose Your Spam! {Who Knew that there was more than one kind?} * Next Step is to Prep! * Roast Some Yellow Onions, they caramelize nicely and make for a sweeter flavor! {Just wash, dry and put them in the Oven Whole! Set the oven for 350 & Roast for 45 minutes! Let them cool! This can be done the day before!} * Make a Rice of your choosing. {Cook time might vary, about 20 to 35 minutes, for this step I would make a few servings of rice. Read the box there will be a chart! You want to use a cup of DRY rice and about 1.5 to 2 cups of water/ broth depending on the kind of rice. Follow the instructions on the box!} * While the rice is cooking, find and prep your other add-ins and DeCan and Cube your Spam! * Chop! Chop! {Cut the stuff up! Be sure the clean any fresh Produce!} Cut the Roasted Onions, The Green Onions, The Red & Orange Peppers, Drain the Water Chestnuts, Drain the Pineapple; but keep the Juice from the Pineapple! Cut things to a Desirable Size! * Make the Sauce! I use a couple of Tablespoons of San-J Gluten-Free TAMARI & I add a couple of Tablespoons of Pineapple Juice. {2-3 Tablespoons of each. If you want it sweeter, add more pineapple juice, if you want it saltier add more TAMARI! {or Soy Alternative} then add in the 2 teaspoons of Arrowroot and stir! * Next you want warm your oil. About 2 Tablespoons {You can use bacon grease, coconut oil, or avocado oil} * You now have another choice to make, do you want your SPAM Soft, or Crispy? * If you choose Crispy, read the steps to be all kinds of FANCY. {I will walk you through it!} * If you Soft, read the steps for the Simple Version. {I will walk you through it!} * *FANCY VERSION If you want it slightly crispy, then add it to the pan next & get out a second pan to caramelize your onions {you will need to add some oil to this pan too!} Use Medium High Heat to Sear the Spam & Caramelize the Onions. Then turn the heat down to medium when you have them how you want them! Add the Caramelized Onions in the pan with the Spam and add in the Peppers. Cook the peppers until they are how you would like them! * *SIMPLE VERSION If you want soft SPAM you can add the Spam in with your onions and Red & Orange Peppers {or green peppers}. Cook until your veggies are Just right for you. {cook with medium heat!} * Add in your Water Chestnuts {they should be drained} * Next you Stir the Sauce Well and add then add it to the Pan with the Spam & Onions, Peppers, Water Chestnuts} The Sauce will thicken! Stir and coat all the stuff with it’s Goodness! * Slowly add in the rice and get the sauciness all over it. * You are done and your SPAMTASTIC Masterpiece is ready to serve! Oh Joy! if you want to be campy and serve in the To-Go containers, you can get them at your local take out place along with some placemats & chopsticks. {or you can get bulk on Amazon!} |