Description
A delightful snack blending sweet, salty, and umami flavors with sticky rice and savory Spam wrapped in crisp seaweed.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g (1.5 cups) Sushi Rice
- 500 ml (2 cups) Water
- 340 g (12 oz) Spam
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) Soy Sauce
- 10 g (2 teaspoons) Sugar
- 4 sheets Sushi Nori Seaweed
- 5 ml (1 teaspoon) Sesame Oil (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until it runs clear. Place it in a rice cooker with the water and cook according to the instructions. If using a pot, boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Slice the Spam into long rectangles about 1 cm thick. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the Spam for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add the soy sauce and sugar to the skillet, stirring continuously for 1–2 minutes until the Spam is glazed.
- Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl to cool slightly. If using sesame oil, add it now for extra flavor. Wet your hands and take about 120 g (1.5 cups) of rice. Press it into a rectangular shape, about 1.5 cm thick.
- Lay out a sheet of nori shiny side down. Place the rice rectangle on one end, add Spam on top, and roll tightly using plastic wrap to help shape it into a cylinder.
- Let the musubi rest for about 15 minutes before unwrapping and slicing into bite-sized pieces.
Notes
You can customize the musubi with different proteins or sauces for unique flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg