Description
A delicious fusion of Spam and sushi rice wrapped in nori, perfect as a snack or meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can Spam (Substitution: Use teriyaki chicken or tofu for a vegetarian option.)
- 2 cups Short Grain Rice (Note: Sushi rice is preferred for the best texture.)
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar (Substitution: Apple cider vinegar can be used in a pinch.)
- 1 tablespoon Sugar (Note: Adjust to taste.)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Note: Use to taste, be cautious due to Spam’s saltiness.)
- 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce (Substitution: Tamari for gluten-free option.)
- 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce (Substitution: Hoisin sauce can be used as an alternative.)
- 1 tablespoon Mirin (Substitution: Honey or agave syrup can be used.)
- 4 sheets Nori (Roasted Seaweed) (Note: Ensure nori is roasted for the best flavor.)
- 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil (e.g., Canola) (Note: Choose a high smoke point oil for frying.)
Instructions
- Rinse the short grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook it in a rice cooker or stovetop with a 1:1 rice-to-water ratio. Cover and let it steam for 10 minutes until fluffy.
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Gently fold this mixture into the warm rice, being careful not to mash it. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
- Slice the Spam into 8 even pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, and mirin to create a sweet glaze. Heat a non-stick pan with a bit of oil over medium heat and fry the Spam for about 2-3 minutes on each side until crispy.
- Reduce the heat and pour the glaze over the cooked Spam slices. Cook until the sauce bubbles and clings to the Spam, then remove from heat.
- Use a musubi mold or a Spam can lined with plastic wrap. Pack about 1/3 cup of rice firmly at the bottom, then place a slice of the glazed Spam on top.
- Take a strip of nori and wrap it around the rice and Spam, shiny side facing out. If needed, use a little water to seal the nori.
- Allow the wrapped musubi to rest for 5-10 minutes so the flavors meld beautifully.
- Enjoy your Spam Musubi warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute Spam with teriyaki chicken or tofu.
- For the best texture, use sushi rice.
- Adjust sugar to taste depending on preference.
- Be cautious with salt due to the natural saltiness of Spam.
- Tamari can be used for a gluten-free option.
- Hoisin sauce can be used as an alternative to oyster sauce.
- Honey or agave syrup can replace mirin if necessary.
- Ensure that nori is roasted for optimal flavor.
- Choose a high smoke point oil, such as canola, for frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 musubi
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg