Curried Spam Pilaf

An interesting meal using shelf stable ingredients, that was written for a solo meal but could be expanded to feed a family.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  Spam, diced
• 1⁄3 cup onion, diced
• 1 (7 ounce) can mushrooms, and the liquid
• 1⁄3 cup chicken broth
• 1⁄3 cup raw rice
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon curry powder

Directions

1. Add the olive oil and the butter to a hot 12 inch frying pan, that has a tight fitting lid, and sir until melted.
2. Add the onion and saute until transparent, followed by the drained mushrooms and continue to saute the mixture.
3. Add the curry powder and spam and when the spam starts to brown, add the rice and stir until all the grains are covered in the oil/butter.
4. Add enough chicken broth to the liquid from the mushroom can to bring the total to 2/3 cup of liquid, pour into the pan.
5. Put on the cover, lower the heat to the minimum flame and let sit for 15 minutes.
6. Turn off the heat DO NOT PEEK and allow to sit for an additional 15 minutes.
7. Taste and adjust the flavors with the pepper.