SPAMbalaya!
SPAM® and rice is always a really satisfying combination - with the addition of a bit of spice it becomes even better!
  • Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 yield(s)
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 340 g tin of SPAM® Chopped Pork and Ham (chopped)
  • 50 g butter
  • 1 large onion (peeled & roughly chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (peeled & finely chopped)
  • 2 red chillies (de-seeded & finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp jerk or Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 large red pepper (de-seeded & roughly chopped)
  • 300 g easy cook basmati rice
  • 800 ml chicken stock
  • Salt & freshly ground pepper
Instructions
  1. Heat a large frying pan until hot, add the oil and the chopped SPAM® and let it sizzle and fry until golden brown. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  2. Add the butter then add the onion and garlic and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until softened but not browned.
  3. Add the chilli and the spices and fry for 1-2 minutes or until the spices are fragrant. Now add the red pepper and fry until softened, 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add the rice and stir well so that it is coated in all the spices, now add the stock. Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 12-15 minutes or until nearly all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is just cooked.
  5. Add the SPAM®, cook for 4-5 minutes or until warmed through. Season to taste and stir carefully.
  6. Serve on warmed plates - enjoy!
Recipe Notes

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