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Crispy Kimchi Fried Rice with Spam and Sesame Fried Egg

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A quick and satisfying fried rice dish featuring crispy day-old jasmine rice, tangy kimchi, caramelized spam, and topped with a nutty sesame fried egg. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old, about 400g)
  • 1 cup kimchi, chopped (about 150g)
  • 1/2 cup spam, diced (about 75g)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or sesame oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 scallions, sliced (green parts only)
  • Sesame seeds, toasted (for garnish)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (for frying eggs)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Chop the kimchi into bite-sized pieces, dice the spam into small cubes, finely chop the onion, mince garlic, and slice the scallions. Drain kimchi if very wet to avoid soggy rice.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable or sesame oil. Add diced spam and cook until edges are golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add onion and garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add chopped kimchi and stir-fry for 3 minutes to caramelize slightly.
  5. Add day-old rice, breaking up clumps. Spread evenly and press gently to contact the pan. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden crust forms.
  6. Drizzle soy sauce, sugar, and gochujang (if using) over rice. Stir to combine, then spread again and let crisp for another 3 minutes.
  7. Return spam to the pan and fold in gently.
  8. Add sliced scallions and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds. Stir to distribute evenly and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. In a separate small skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Crack eggs, sprinkle with salt, and fry until whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 2-3 minutes.
  10. Serve fried rice topped with a sesame fried egg. Break yolk to drizzle over rice.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best crispiness. Do not overcrowd the pan when frying rice; work in batches if needed. Let rice sit undisturbed to develop a golden crust. Drain kimchi if too wet to avoid sogginess. Fry eggs in sesame oil for nutty aroma and richness. Reheat leftovers in a skillet with a little oil to restore crispiness.

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