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i saw a special about hawaiian cuisine on foodtv, and was simply astounded at how much they really do use spam. the spam fried rice you made, did it have pineapples in it? i saw some guy make that and was simultaneously repulsed and intrigued.
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No. I used sticky steamed white rice, fresh garlic, onions (green and yellow), spam, corn, peas, diced carrots, scrambled eggs, butter to grease the pan, pepper, and garlic salt.
I started with the the rice and the spam. After starting the rice with a little extra water (sticky rice works better), I removed the spam blocks from the cans and sliced it, cooked it, and then diced it (It's a good idea to put a paper towel or two on a plate and put the pieces of spam on it to absorb some of the grease and to let it cool off before dicing it). I got a few eggs and a little milk and scrambled them up in a bowl. Then I chopped up the garlic, carrots, and onions. I put some butter in the wok, and heated it up with the garlic, then I added the rice, spam, carrots, peas, and corn into the wok with the garlic and butter. I added some garlic salt and pepper for seasoning. Then I poured the eggs over the rice and stirred it until it was done. Pretty simple stuff.
For some reason the idea of pineapple in fried rice doesn't appeal to me. I'm not a fan of it on my pizza either.
I just spilled some and my puppy went nuts over it. I didn't want to make her sick or mess with her digestive system so I swept it up and she won't stop licking the floor. I think she likes it better than Iams dogfood.
I used to cook in Vegas before I was a dealer but rarely cook at home because I usually don't have anyone to cook for and because how often am I going to make prime rib, veal marsala, or shrimp scampi at home? My parents have been asking me to visit and cook for them too. But I think that's just because they want me to serve them but that's another story.
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My mom lived in hawaii in the 50s. The SPAM popularity has to do with the fact that it was/is hard to get fresh meats at reasonable prices on the island. Nearly everything has to be imported from the mainland.
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True, but I think since then it's become a cultural thing. They even have spam carving contests.
Anyway when I do cook for myself I like simple and quick dishes. Something that takes hardly any time and makes me seem like a pro. For instance I make the best steak many of my friends have ever tasted. I'm not just saying that. I've had many people tell me this. But the way I prepare it is fairly simple and doesn't require a lot of effort.
I think if I had more quick and easy recipies we could throw together a bachelor's cookbook. Guys that can cook impress women and also don't hook up with women for a home cooked meal. Also you can probably save money and eat healthier when you cook yourself versus eating out. Not that I'm touting spam as health food.