Great Balls of Fire

Willie's recipe is submitted for the Chopped Challenge Round One Appetizer Basket including the following items: 

Spam (or a reasonable substitute like Taylor Ham or Ham Roll)
Kimchi
Shitake mushrooms
Flour or Rice
Sesame Oil

Great Balls of Fire
by Willie Simmons
1 12 ounce can Spam 
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
4 ounces fresh Shiitake mushrooms, chopped
1 teaspoon Penzeys jalapeno flakes
1 teaspoon Penzeys onion powder
12 ounces rice, cooked
Kimchi

Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor and pulse until it makes a paste. Mix the paste and the cooked rice and shape into 1½-inch balls. Place the balls on a rimmed baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper and freeze for 1 hour. Deep fry the balls at 365 degrees until golden brown. Serve on top of kimchi.