Spam musubi

Kel

Spam musubi is a well loved Hawaiian snack that’s perfect for any occasion. This delightful combination of sushi rice, nori, and grilled or pan fried Spam is easy to make and delicious.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Equipment

Large nonstick skillet
Musubi mold (optional)

Ingredients

12 ounce Spam (any flavor)
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 sheets roasted seaweed sushi nori, cut in half
3 cups medium grain sticky rice or sushi rice cooked according to package
4 tablespoons furikake rice seasoning optional

Instructions

Slice the spam into 8 equal slices.
Mix the soy sauce, brown sugar and sesame oil to form a marinade
Pour the marinade over spam slices to coat it.
Pan fry the spam slices over medium heat until caramelized and slightly crispy about 3 to 4 mins per side.

To assemble the musubis:

Place one strip of nori parchment paper covered surface,then place the musubi mold in the center and fill it with about ⅓ to ½ cup of rice. Sprinkle on the furikake rice seasoning over the rice if using.
Top off the rice with a slice of cooked Spam.
Place the top of the musubi mold on the spam and press it down firmly to help the rice stick together.
Gently remove the mold, then wrap the nori around the rice and Spam. Dab the edges with a little water to help it stick together.
Repeat these steps with the rest of the ingredients.
Serve as is or with your favorite dipping sauce like sriracha, teriyaki sauce, or ketchup for dipping. Please refer to blogpost for more serving suggestions.

Notes

Freshly cooked sushi rice sticks together better
When assembling the musubi, press the rice and Spam firmly to ensure it holds its shape.
If you have an air fryer, you can cook your spam in it for 8 to 10 mins at 400°F (200°C)
Use a sharp knife to cut the Spam slices evenly, ensuring a uniform look and consistent cooking. However be mindful of how thin you cut it because they shrink a bit as they cook.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 817mgPotassium: 203mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 6gCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.4mg

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