Island-Style Fried Rice

When I lived on Guam, this style of fried rice was the most common on island, and we loved it. I always knew Spam was good for something:)

Island-Style Fried Rice

3 3/4 cup uncooked rice
1 (12 oz.) can Spam, sliced and diced into tiny cubes
1 small onion, chopped
1 (16 oz.) bag frozen peas & carrots, cooked and drained
6 eggs
4 TBSP. oil, divided
1/2 cup soy sauce

The day before the meal, cook the rice according to package directions. The rice is best if made the day before and then stored in the fridge until cooking day, but you can use rice cooked the same day too. In a large skillet, heat 2 TBSP. oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced Spam and the onions and saute until the onions are translucent and the Spam is nicely browned. Set aside. In the same skillet, cook the eggs, scrambling them. Set them aside. In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 TBSP. oil. Add the cooked rice and stir to re-heat. Add the soy sauce, just to taste, stirring to evenly distribute it throughout the rice. Cook until the rice is hot. Add the cooked onion/Spam mixture, the cooked peas & carrots, and the scrambled eggs. Stir to mix until everything is evenly distributed. Season with additional soy sauce if needed. Serve hot.
Makes 12 generous servings.