Description
SPAM Musubi is a Hawaiian-inspired snack made of marinated and grilled Spam, sticky rice, and wrapped in nori. It’s a savory, portable, and flavorful treat perfect for lunch or a snack.
Ingredients
12 ounce can Spam
3 tablespoons 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
1.7 ounce furikake rice seasoning (find in the Asian section of your grocery store)
Instructions
- Prepare the Spam: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Slice the Spam into 8 even slices.
- Make the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
- Marinate the Spam: Coat the Spam slices in the marinade by either pouring the marinade over them or soaking them in the bowl with the sauce.
- Cook the Spam: Place the marinated Spam slices in the hot skillet in an even layer. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until the Spam is golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Assemble the Musubi: Place one sheet of nori on a cutting board or parchment paper. Place a musubi mold (or a small cup) in the center and fill it with about 3 spoonfuls of cooked rice.
- Add Furikake and Spam: Sprinkle a little furikake rice seasoning on top of the rice, then place a slice of the cooked Spam on top.
- Press and Shape: Place the top of the musubi mold on top and press down firmly to help the rice stick together. Carefully remove the mold.
- Wrap the Nori: Wrap the nori around the rice and Spam. Dab the edges with a little water to help it stick together if needed. Repeat with the remaining Spam slices.
- Serve: Serve as is, or with a side of sriracha, teriyaki sauce, or your favorite dip for extra flavor.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute Spam with tempeh or grilled tofu.
Spicy Musubi can be made by adding sriracha or chili paste to the marinade or drizzling it over the rolls.
Add pickled vegetables like cucumber or radish for extra crunch.
For a tropical twist, add a slice of grilled pineapple with the Spam and rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
