SPAM FRIED RICE

SPAM FRIED RICE 1 cup white rice medium or long grain 2 cups water 1 tablespoon olive oil 12 ounces Spam diced 1/2 cup diced onion 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced ginger 3/4 cup peas frozen or canned 3/4 cup diced carrots frozen or canned 2 tablespoons soy sauce divided 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons chopped scallions 1 tablespoon sriracha Bring water to a boil in a medium sauce pan. Add the rice, stir once, and return to a boil. Cover and cook on low for 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Spread rice out on a large baking sheet and set aside. Let cool for 20 minutes before moving on to the next step. While rice is cooling, heat the oil in a large deep skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add the Spam to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and continue cooking for 30 seconds. Add the peas and carrots to the skillet and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Add rice to the skillet, sprinkle with 1 1/2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often. Push everything in the pan off to the side and crack the eggs into the empty space of the pan. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce and stir to break up the eggs. When eggs are cooked through, stir them into the rice mixture. Remove from the heat and top with scallions. Add a drizzle of sriracha, if desired.