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Spam Musubi Recipe

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Spam Musubi is a popular Hawaiian snack featuring a slice of sweet and savory glazed spam on top of perfectly seasoned sushi rice, all wrapped together with a strip of nori seaweed. This delicious and portable treat combines the umami flavors of spam with tangy sushi rice, making it perfect for a quick bite or lunch on the go.

Ingredients

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Spam

  • 12 ounces Spam (low-sodium or lite)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • Non-stick cooking spray, for frying

Sushi Rice

  • 3 cups short grain rice (or sushi rice)
  • 1/4 cup Japanese rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Water (for cooking rice)

Assembly

  • 3 sheets Nori seaweed (cut into thirds)
  • Saran wrap (plastic wrap)
  • Water (for sealing the nori)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Spam: Remove the spam from the can by squeezing the sides and shaking it until it comes out in one piece. Save the can for assembling musubi. Cut the spam into 9 equal slices for ideal thickness.
  2. Cook the Spam: Lightly spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray and heat over medium-high. Fry the spam slices for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Glaze the Spam: Whisk together soy sauce and sugar in a small bowl. Using a pastry brush, coat the fried spam slices with the mixture and continue cooking until the glaze thickens and caramelizes, creating a delicious sweet coating.
  4. Rinse the Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
  5. Cook the Rice: Cook the rice on the stovetop, in a rice cooker, or Instant Pot according to your appliance instructions. For stovetop, use approximately 4 cups of water for 3 cups of rice.
  6. Prepare the Vinegar Mixture: In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium-high heat, whisking until sugar dissolves.
  7. Season the Rice: Transfer cooked rice to a large bowl, pour the vinegar mixture over it, and gently fold with a spatula to evenly coat the rice.
  8. Cool the Rice: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the rice cool to room temperature.
  9. Assemble Musubi Using Spam Can: Wash and dry the spam can. Line it with plastic wrap leaving extra overhang. Spoon about 1/4 cup sushi rice into the bottom.
  10. Add Spam Slice: Place one slice of glazed spam on top of the rice inside the can.
  11. Shape the Musubi: Gather excess plastic wrap and press down gently to mold the rice and spam into the can shape. Lift the plastic wrap to remove the musubi from the can.
  12. Wrap with Nori: Remove plastic wrap from musubi, place spam side down on a nori strip centered in the middle, then wrap the nori tightly around the musubi. Seal the edge by moistening your finger with water and pressing it on the nori.
  13. Serve: Serve the musubi warm or chilled as a tasty snack or light meal.

Notes

  • Using low-sodium or lite spam reduces salt intake without compromising flavor.
  • Ensure rice is cooled before assembly to prevent sogginess.
  • Be cautious when handling the spam can to avoid cuts; washing and drying thoroughly is important.
  • You can adjust the thickness of spam slices to your preference but 9 slices from a 12 ounce can is ideal.
  • Musubi can be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap to store and eaten cold or warmed later.

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