SPAM MUSUBI
SPAM MUSUBI is marinated, grilled Spam and rice wrapped in nori a dried seaweed. Great for lunch on the go or a filling snack.
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This recipe may sound a little strange but it is a favorite in certain regions. The origin of Spam Musubi is Japan but I first tried it in Hawaii where it is also a beloved dish. In fact, Spam Masubi and Shaved Ice were my daughter’s two favorites from our Hawaii trip.
The combination sounds weird at first – but it works.
Recipe Tips:
- Use your preferred flavor of Spam.
- Slice the Spam as thick or thin as you like. Keep in mind the Spam will shrink as it cooks.
- Spam can be prepared in an air fryer. Air fry in a single layer at 400º F for 8-10 minutes, flip midway through.
- Serve with sriracha, teriyaki sauce, spicy mayo or your favorite sauce.
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Table of Contents
SPAM MUSUBI
Equipment
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*
Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick skillet on the stovetop over medium heat.
- Slice the Spam into 8 even slices.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
- Coat the spam in the marinade. Pour it over the spam or soak the spam pieces in the bowl with the sauce.
- Place the Spam slices into the hot skillet in an even layer and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until it reaches the desired crispiness.
- To assemble: Take one strip of nori and place it on a cutting board or parchment paper.
- Place the musubi mold in the center and fill it with rice. I use approximately 3 spoonfuls.
- Sprinkle on the furikake rice seasoning.
- Top with a slice of cooked Spam.
- Put the top of the musubi mold on, press down firmly to help the rice stick together.
- Remove the mold then wrap the nori around the rice and Spam. You can dab the edges with a little water to help it stick together if needed. Repeat with the remaining Spam.
- Serve as is or with a side of sriracha, teriyaki sauce, or dip.
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Unusual but tasty