Spam Musubi - Rice, seaweed-wrapped spam

Rating

Calories: 250 Calories

Cooking time: 30 mins

Recipe ingredients:

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Categories: Hawaiian Dishes, Lunch Ideas, Snacks, Asian-Inspired Cuisine, Street Food, Quick Meals, Rice Dishes, Finger Foods

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Spam Musubi is a popular Hawaiian snack or lunch dish that is a fusion of traditional Japanese onigiri and the convenience of canned Spam. It consists of a slice of grilled Spam sandwiched between two blocks of rice and wrapped with a strip of nori, creating a simple yet tasty treat. The Spam is typically marinated in a teriyaki-flavored sauce, adding a sweet and savory glaze that complements the saltiness of the meat. This dish is loved for its portability, making it perfect for picnics, lunch boxes, or on-the-go eating. It's a cultural staple in Hawaii and has gained popularity worldwide for its delicious combination of flavors and its unique presentation. Description by ChatGPT.

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Emmy's Classic Spam Musubi

recipes.curator503.2627 days agoWaivio3 min read

Hello, my lovely food enthusiasts! It's with great joy that I invite you to recreate a traditional Hawaiian favorite that will transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of the Pacific. Inspired by emmymade, I present you with a delightful and simple recipe - Spam Musubi! Perfect for picnics, a convenient snack, or just to satisfy your craving for something salty and savory wrapped in a hug of seaweed and rice, this dish is sure to impress.

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Ingredients:

- 1 can of Spam

- 2 cups cooked sushi rice (or any short-grain rice)

- 1/4 cup soy sauce

- 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)

- 1/4 cup granulated sugar

- 2 sheets of nori (seaweed), cut into thirds

- Cooking spray

Equipment:

- Non-stick frying pan

- Small bowl

- Heatproof brush

- Plastic wrap

- Sharp knife

- Cutting board

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 8 pieces of Spam Musubi

Instructions:

1. Open your can of Spam and squeeze the sides of the can, give it a swift yank to remove the Spam. Slice the Spam into eight even slices.

2. In a small bowl, create the sauce by whisking together the soy sauce, mirin, and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved.

3. Place the frying pan on the stove over medium-high heat and coat it lightly with cooking spray. Add the Spam slices and fry them until they've turned a nice, golden brown on both sides.

4. Using your heatproof brush, baste both sides of the fried Spam with the soy sauce mixture, allowing it to caramelize. Once caramelized, remove the slices from heat.

5. To prepare your musubi mold, take the cleaned-out Spam can, and line it with a sheet of plastic wrap. Press about a third of a cup of cooked rice into the can, ensuring it's packed into the corners.

6. Lay a piece of the fried Spam on top of the rice, use the plastic wrap edges to cover, and press firmly to make a tight block of Spam and rice.

7. Unwrap the rice and Spam block and place a nori sheet shiny side down on your work surface. Place the Spam-side down on one end of the nori, wrap the nori around the rice and Spam, and seal by wetting the edge of the nori with a bit of water.

8. Repeat the process to make more Spam musubi with the remaining ingredients.

9. Cut the musubi blocks into halves if desired and serve immediately or wrap them in plastic wrap for a great on-the-go snack.