SPAMbalaya!

SPAMbalaya!

SPAM® and rice is always a really satisfying combination - with the addition of a bit of spice it becomes even better!

Serves 4

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1tbsp olive oil

340g tin of SPAM® Chopped Pork and Ham, chopped

50g butter

1 large onion, peeled & roughly chopped

2 cloves garlic, 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

300g easy cook basmati rice

800ml chicken stock

Salt & freshly ground pepper

Method

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!