This scallion oil spam & egg rice transforms a simple bowl of rice into a luxurious meal. Crispy, caramelised cubes of Spam mingle with the fragrant scallion oil, while the silky egg yolk oozes over everything, turning each bite into a rich, velvety delight. Serve with a drizzle of sweet soy sauce, this dish offers a harmony of textures and flavours.
You can easily customise this bowl with your choice of meat, such as pan-fried chicken or pork chop, and make it complete with some boiled vegetables. But the BEST thing is, it’s ready in 15 minutes! Fast, comforting, and deeply satisfying, this is the kind of meal you’ll crave at any hour of the day.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
- Ready in 15 minutes – perfect for a quick lunch/dinner, or when a midnight snack crave hits.
- The ultimate comfort food – the warm, fluffy rice soaks up all the flavours, while the crispy Spam and oozy yolk create a perfect bite in every spoonful.
- Bursts in aromatic flavours – the toasty aroma of scallion oil and the Spam’s crispy, salty bite transform plain rice into a decadent treat, while the runny egg mellows the richness, creating a perfect, crave-worthy balance.
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Ingredients for scallion oil spam & egg rice
- Scallions: I chopped them small to maximise flavour infusion, but you can also chop them in longer strips.
- Ginger: Use grated ginger for more juice or simply minced ginger.
- Oil
- Salt: For seasoning the scallion oil.
- SPAM: Use any brands of luncheon meat you have at home!
- Egg: Pair with runny sunny-side-up eggs, fluffy scrambled eggs, or soft-boiled eggs for the ultimate indulgence.
- Steamed rice bowl: For serving.
- Optionals: A drizzle of sweet soy sauce balances the savoury flavours and makes the dish even more delicious!
How to make scallion oil spam & egg rice in 15 minutes
- Prepare: Finely chop the scallions small, cut the spam into cubes, and grate the ginger using a grater plate. Set aside.
- Make the scallion oil: Heat oil in a pot/pan over medium-high until it starts to bubble, add in chopped scallions and grated ginger, then stir-fry vigorously for about 20-30 seconds (or longer if you prefer softer textures). Transfer to a small bowl, and season with a pinch of salt.
- Cook the spam and egg: Heat some oil in a pan over medium heat, and pan-fry spam cubes until browned (3-4 minutes). Heat the remaining oil over high heat, crack in an egg, then turn down the heat to medium-low. Cook for about 2 minutes for a runny egg.
- Assemble: Layer the egg, spam and scallion oil over rice, drizzle some sweet soy sauce on top and let the yolk ooze over everything. Enjoy!
Success tips on making scallion oil spam & egg rice
Ensure the oil is well-heated.
Before stir-frying the chopped scallions and grated ginger, be sure the oil in the pot/pan is well-heated until bubbly. This helps bring out the toasty fragrance while keeping the scallions vibrant in colour and their slight crunch. For extra flavour, stir-fry with chopped shallots as well!
For the perfect runny egg.
To make a perfect runny egg, be sure to heat the pan and oil over medium-high heat in advance. Once you crack in an egg, turn down the heat to medium-low. This allows you to create crisp edges of the whites while keeping the yolk runny.
Taste and adjust.
Adjust the taste of the scallion oil based on your preferences. You can add in sugar to counterbalance its saltiness, or soy sauce for extra umami.
Popular substitutions & additions
- Make it authentic: Swap the SPAM luncheon meat with pan-fried chicken thigh or pork chop for the authentic Hong Kong cha-chaan-teng style rice bowl.
- For a complete meal: Serve with boiled vegetables and a drizzle of oyster sauce, salad, or pickled cucumbers to make it complete.
- Add a drizzle of chilli oil and garnish with a handful of fresh cilantro for a spicy, refreshing kick.
How to store leftovers?
Store the leftover scallion oil in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Bringing together savoury-rich Spam, a perfect runny egg, and the aromatic punch of scallion oil, this recipe takes you only 15 minutes. Perfect for a busy weeknight or a lazy weekend brunch, this rice bowl is quick, easy, and ultimately satisfying.
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15-Minute Scallion Oil & Egg Rice
Ingredients
- 2-3 stalks scallions finely chopped
- 1-2 tsp grated ginger (+ ginger juice)
- 2-3 tbsp oil
- 2 pcs SPAM luncheon meat cubed
- 1 egg
- Steamed rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare: Finely chop the scallions, cut the SPAM into cubes, and grate the ginger using a grater plate. Set aside.
- Make the scallion oil: Heat oil in a pot/pan over medium-high until it starts to bubble, add in chopped scallions and grated ginger, then stir-fry vigorously for about 20-30 seconds (or longer if you prefer softer textures). Transfer to a small bowl, and season with a pinch of salt.
- Cook the spam and egg: Heat some oil in a pan over medium heat, and pan-fry SPAM cubes until browned (3-4 minutes). Heat the remaining oil over high heat, crack in an egg, then turn down the heat to medium-low. Cook for about 2 minutes for a runny egg.
- Assemble: Layer the egg, SPAM and scallion oil over rice, drizzle some sweet soy sauce on top and let the yolk ooze over everything. Enjoy!