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Spam Musubi

A comforting Hawaiian snack made of rice topped with glazed Spam and wrapped in nori, perfect for any time you crave a quick bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Hawaiian, Japanese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can Spam Classic or low sodium.
  • 2 cups short or medium grain rice Rinse until water is less cloudy, then let rest after cooking.
  • 4 sheets Nori Cut into strips.
Glaze Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Or honey.
  • 1 tablespoon Optional: Mirin, oyster sauce, or rice vinegar For added flavor.
Optional Enhancements
  • to taste Furikake, sesame seeds, or scrambled egg For added flavor and texture.

Method
 

Preparation of Components
  1. Slice the Spam into 8 to 10 pieces, medium thickness preferred.
  2. Pan sear Spam slices until the edges are browned and a little crisp.
  3. In the same pan, mix soy sauce and sugar, let bubble for 1 minute, then coat Spam slices until glossy.
  4. Cook rice according to package instructions, let sit covered for 10 minutes after cooking.
Assembly
  1. If available, use a musubi mold; otherwise, use an empty, washed Spam can lined with plastic wrap.
  2. Press rice into the mold to form a rectangle, slightly firm.
  3. Place a glazed Spam slice on top of the rice.
  4. Wrap a strip of nori around the middle and seal the edge with a dab of water.
  5. Keep a bowl of water nearby to moisten hands while shaping rice.

Notes

For meal prep, wrap each piece individually in plastic wrap to maintain texture. Add nori closer to eating time for best results.