Kimchi and Spam Fried Rice Recipe

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Ingredients (15)

  • 2 cups cooked white rice (12 ounces; 350g) (see note)
  • 3/4 pound kimchi with juices (about 1 cup packed; 340g)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable or canola oil, divided
  • 1 (12-ounce; 340g) can of Spam, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 large onion, finely diced (1 1/2 cups; 12 ounces; 340g)
  • 4 scallions, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup; 40g)
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons; 10ml)
  • 1 hot red or green chili (such as jalapeño, serrano, or Thai bird), stemmed and thinly sliced
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons (10ml) Asian fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and fine stems (1/2 ounce; 14g)
  • Kosher salt
  • Fried eggs, for serving
  • Hot sauce, for serving

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